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Cost of living in Greenwood County, KS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,574/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 5,956 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $665 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $418 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $131 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Greenwood County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$625
per month
1 bedroom
$665
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,051
per month
4 bedroom
$1,251
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Greenwood County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,276
per year
Individual earnings
$35,650
per year
Per capita
$35,792
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Greenwood County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$82,600
Annual property tax
$1,360

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.0%

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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.0 min
Drive alone
78.8%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
5.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Greenwood County

What it costs to live in Greenwood County each month.

Single person
$2,574
per month
  • Rent $665
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $418
  • State tax $131
Couple
$3,836
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $624
  • State tax $239
Family
$6,141
per month
  • Rent $1,051
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $624
  • State tax $239

Frequently asked questions about Greenwood County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Greenwood County?

In Greenwood County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 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 Greenwood County?

In Greenwood County, KS, the average household income is $58,276 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,650 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Greenwood County?

The estimated cost of living in Greenwood County, KS is approximately $2,574 per month for a single person, $3,836 for a couple, $6,141 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Greenwood County?

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

Is Greenwood County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Greenwood County, KS would need approximately $2,574 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,276 per year ($4,856 per month). Greenwood County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Greenwood County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Greenwood County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Greenwood County?

The average home value in Greenwood County, KS is $82,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,360, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Greenwood 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