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Cost of Living in Soldier, KS

Population: 74 | Kansas

75
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Soldier is 25% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
18
Home Values
86
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Soldier, KS: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 75, Soldier, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Kansas state average of 72. Soldier is a small community of 74 residents.

The median household income in Soldier is $50,000, which is 33% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Topeka, KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$50,000
vs US Median ($75,149)
-33%

Housing

Median Home Value
$55,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$656/mo

Everyday Prices in Soldier

BLS Average Prices for the Topeka, KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-8% vs US

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