Cost of Living in Glen Elder, KS
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
91.2
100 = national avg
-8.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,147
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,893
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing61.4
Food106.2
Transportation112.4
Healthcare105.0
Utilities96.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$668
per month
2 Bedroom
$877
per month
The overall cost of living index in Glen Elder is 91.2, which is 8.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 61.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,147 per year to cover basic expenses.