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Cost of living in Comanche County, KS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,551/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,685 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $665 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $400 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $193 8%
State tax $126 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Comanche County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$625
per month
1 bedroom
$665
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,163
per month
4 bedroom
$1,251
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Comanche County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,417
per year
Individual earnings
$34,537
per year
Per capita
$31,710
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Comanche County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$59,900
Annual property tax
$1,369

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Comanche 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 Comanche County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.1%

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 Comanche 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 Comanche County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
14.4 min
Drive alone
85.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Comanche County

What it costs to live in Comanche County each month.

Single person
$2,551
per month
  • Rent $665
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $400
  • State tax $126
Couple
$3,654
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $484
  • State tax $197
Family
$6,071
per month
  • Rent $1,163
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $484
  • State tax $197

Frequently asked questions about Comanche County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Comanche County?

In Comanche County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,163 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Comanche County?

In Comanche County, KS, the average household income is $49,417 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,537 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Comanche County?

The estimated cost of living in Comanche County, KS is approximately $2,551 per month for a single person, $3,654 for a couple, $6,071 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Comanche County?

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

Is Comanche County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Comanche County, KS would need approximately $2,551 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,417 per year ($4,118 per month). Comanche County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Comanche County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Comanche County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Comanche County?

The average home value in Comanche County, KS is $59,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,369, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Comanche County compare to other areas?

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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
Methodology All data sources