Cost of Living in Bennington, KS
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
107.6
100 = national avg
+7.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,334
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$111,879
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing96.0
Food110.2
Transportation120.4
Healthcare108.2
Utilities105.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$711
per month
2 Bedroom
$933
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bennington is 107.6, which is 7.6% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 96.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,334 per year to cover basic expenses.