Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Kansas

Cost of living in Chautauqua County, KS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,585/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 3,370 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $665 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $426 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $134 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Chautauqua County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$625
per month
1 bedroom
$665
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,152
per month
4 bedroom
$1,156
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Chautauqua County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,592
per year
Individual earnings
$36,135
per year
Per capita
$30,782
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Chautauqua County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$63,300
Annual property tax
$1,012

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Chautauqua County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,316
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Chautauqua County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.7%

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 Chautauqua County

State and local tax rates for Kansas.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
8.7%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Chautauqua County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.9 min
Drive alone
82.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Chautauqua County

What it costs to live in Chautauqua County each month.

Single person
$2,585
per month
  • Rent $665
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $426
  • State tax $134
Couple
$3,757
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $563
  • State tax $221
Family
$6,163
per month
  • Rent $1,152
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $563
  • State tax $221

Frequently asked questions about Chautauqua County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Chautauqua County?

In Chautauqua County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,152 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Chautauqua County?

In Chautauqua County, KS, the average household income is $54,592 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,135 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Chautauqua County?

The estimated cost of living in Chautauqua County, KS is approximately $2,585 per month for a single person, $3,757 for a couple, $6,163 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Chautauqua County?

The combined sales tax rate in Chautauqua County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.

Is Chautauqua County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Chautauqua County, KS would need approximately $2,585 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,592 per year ($4,549 per month). Chautauqua County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Chautauqua County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Chautauqua County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Chautauqua County?

The average home value in Chautauqua County, KS is $63,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,012, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Chautauqua County compare to other areas?

You can compare Chautauqua County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Chautauqua County is in Kansas.

Other counties in Kansas

Browse the full list of counties in Kansas, ranked by cost of living.

See all counties in Kansas

Compare Chautauqua County with another area

Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.

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
Methodology All data sources