Cost of living in Geary County, KS
Part of the Manhattan Metro Area
Population 35,895 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Geary County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Geary County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Geary County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Geary County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Geary 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 Geary 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 Geary County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Geary County
What it costs to live in Geary County each month.
- Rent $758
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $431
- State tax $135
- Rent $994
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $608
- State tax $234
- Rent $1,393
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $608
- State tax $234
Frequently asked questions about Geary County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Geary County?
In Geary County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $758 per month, a two-bedroom averages $994 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,393 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Geary County?
In Geary County, KS, the average household income is $57,344 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,431 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Geary County?
The estimated cost of living in Geary County, KS is approximately $2,684 per month for a single person, $3,937 for a couple, $6,462 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Geary County?
The combined sales tax rate in Geary County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Geary County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Geary County, KS would need approximately $2,684 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,344 per year ($4,779 per month). Geary County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Geary County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Geary County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Geary County?
The average home value in Geary County, KS is $165,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,537, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Geary County compare to other areas?
You can compare Geary County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Geary County is in the Manhattan, KS metro area.
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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