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Cost of living in Harvey County, KS

Part of the Wichita Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,717/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 33,823 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $760 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $455 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $142 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Harvey County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$690
per month
1 bedroom
$760
per month
2 bedroom
$995
per month
3 bedroom
$1,305
per month
4 bedroom
$1,594
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Harvey County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,269
per year
Individual earnings
$37,888
per year
Per capita
$34,973
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Harvey County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$173,300
Annual property tax
$2,517

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Harvey 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 Harvey County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.9%

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 Harvey 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 Harvey County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.5 min
Drive alone
78.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
8.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Harvey County

What it costs to live in Harvey County each month.

Single person
$2,717
per month
  • Rent $760
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $455
  • State tax $142
Couple
$4,275
per month
  • Rent $995
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $869
  • State tax $310
Family
$6,711
per month
  • Rent $1,305
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $869
  • State tax $310

Frequently asked questions about Harvey County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Harvey County?

In Harvey County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $760 per month, a two-bedroom averages $995 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,305 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Harvey County?

In Harvey County, KS, the average household income is $73,269 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,888 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Harvey County?

The estimated cost of living in Harvey County, KS is approximately $2,717 per month for a single person, $4,275 for a couple, $6,711 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Harvey County?

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

Is Harvey County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Harvey County, KS would need approximately $2,717 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,269 per year ($6,106 per month). Harvey County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Harvey County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Harvey County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Harvey County?

The average home value in Harvey County, KS is $173,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,517, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Harvey County compare to other areas?

You can compare Harvey County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Harvey County is in the Wichita, 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
Methodology All data sources