Cost of Living in Tescott, KS

With a cost of living index of 60, Tescott, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Kansas state average of 72. Tescott is a small community of 261 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Tescott's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $681 (48% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $98,800 (68% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Tescott is $81,964, which is 9% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 10% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.