Kansas is known as the Sunflower State, and if you're looking for retirement, it can make your golden years as golden as the sunflower itself. If you don't like hills, Kansas has flat land with gorgeous views. It's ideal to retire to a home with an incredible view. In Kansas, the weather can be a little hot in summer and cold in winter, but otherwise, it's relatively balanced if you know what to expect. If you want a taste of the old frontier, you will love retiring to Kansas. Now, let's look at the cost of living in this state to see why.
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Seniors love moving to Kansas because its cost of living is 11% below the national average. Housing is significantly lower in Kansas, 30% below the average cost, and the median home cost is nearly half. The only part where Kansas is slightly higher than the national average is in the utility department, but the price is only 0.1% more than the national average. It's easy to find a large home with a lot of land in this state, so if you want to move to Kansas, that's one perk that you will want to consider.
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Whether you're comparing options for a parent or planning ahead for yourself, here's where to start by care level.
Assisted living provides personal care, meals, and daily support for seniors who need help with everyday tasks but not full medical supervision.
Memory care is a specialized type of senior living for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other cognitive decline.
Independent living is community housing for active seniors who want amenities, social life, and freedom from home upkeep without daily personal-care services.
Home care brings personal-care services and companionship into the senior's own home rather than moving them into a community.
A skilled nursing facility (SNF, often called a nursing home) provides 24-hour licensed medical care and rehabilitation for seniors with serious health conditions.
Senior apartments are age-restricted rental homes - typically for residents 55+ or 62+ - designed for older adults who live independently.
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4.6 · 92 reviews
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4.4 · 36 reviews
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