Cost of Living in Edwardsville, KS

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10%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
21%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Edwardsville Kansas National
Cost of living9090100
Groceries9897100
Health care9496100
Housing7977100
Transportation9796100
Utilities9595100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9194100
Household Items9597100
Education & Childcare9393100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Edwardsville is equal to the Kansas average
  • The cost of living in Edwardsville is 10% lower than the national average
  • Edwardsville housing is 21% lower than the national average
  • Kansas general sales tax is 27% higher than the national average
  • Kansas state income tax is 19% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$116,926$9,744$2,728$3,508
      Renters$67,014$5,585$1,564$2,011
      The affordability of the housing market in Edwardsville, KS as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Edwardsville homeowners, the median income is $116,926. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,728 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $67,014. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,564 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Kansas Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Kansas 6.5% 11.5%

      Kansas Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Kansas 3.1% 4.7%

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      Edwardsville, KS4,627909.8%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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