Cost of living in Anderson County, KS
Population 7,819 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Anderson County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Anderson County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Anderson County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Anderson County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Anderson County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Anderson County
State and local tax rates for Kansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Anderson County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Anderson County
What it costs to live in Anderson County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $447
- State tax $140
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $732
- State tax $270
- Rent $1,051
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $732
- State tax $270
Frequently asked questions about Anderson County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Anderson County?
In Anderson County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,051 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Anderson County?
In Anderson County, KS, the average household income is $64,925 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,412 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Anderson County?
The estimated cost of living in Anderson County, KS is approximately $2,658 per month for a single person, $3,975 for a couple, $6,280 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Anderson County?
The combined sales tax rate in Anderson County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Anderson County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Anderson County, KS would need approximately $2,658 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,925 per year ($5,410 per month). Anderson County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Anderson County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Anderson County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Anderson County?
The average home value in Anderson County, KS is $147,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,260, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Anderson County compare to other areas?
You can compare Anderson County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Anderson County is in Kansas.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP