Cost of Living in Garden City, KS
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
107.7
100 = national avg
+7.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,391
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$112,015
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing107.8
Food105.4
Transportation110.8
Healthcare104.3
Utilities104.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$793
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,041
per month
The overall cost of living index in Garden City is 107.7, which is 7.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 107.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,391 per year to cover basic expenses.