Life In Ottawa County, Kansas
Tucked in the rolling heart of north-central Kansas, Ottawa County is where prairie skies stretch for miles, and neighborly waves still matter. Home to just under 6,000 residents, this peaceful pocket of the great plains offers the best of small-town living—safe streets, great schools, and a strong sense of community—without sacrificing access to the essentials.
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MakeMyMove sources all Cost of Living Data from COLI, published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), without any modification or bias.
COLI data is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and CNN Money. The data and methodology are described in detail and completely transparent to users, found in the COLI Manual. Both data and methodology are reviewed by an Advisory Board composed of academic researchers and government officials. The Cost of Living Index is referenced in the Census Bureau's Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
According to the COLI Manual, composite differences of <4% and categorical differences of <5% are not statistically significant and should not be treated as necessarily accurate.
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