There are 20 independent living communities serving Kansas City, Kansas. This includes 8 communities in Kansas City and 12 nearby. Independent living costs in Kansas range from about $31 up to $128 daily, with a median expense running approximately $68. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,051 and ranges between $935 and $3,836. Annually, the average cost is around $24,618, which is higher than the US average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Kansas City can range between $765 per month and $4,028 per month. The median cost is about $1,869 per month, or around $22,424 per year.
Kansas City is a mid size city in Wyandotte County within the State of Kansas. With 150,224 inhabitants within the city itself and 692,675 in the surrounding metro area, it is the 4th largest city in Kansas. People over 55 constitute 21% of the total community.
Kansas City has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000 and a median household income is $41,000 (the Kansas state average is $48,000). The average home price in Kansas City is $79,500, which is significantly less than the state average of $127,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 13.26%.
Kansas City has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other American cities, Kansas City has very poor air quality and a high rate of crime.