Cost of living in Lane County, KS
Population 1,497 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Lane County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Lane County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Lane County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Lane County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Lane 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 Lane 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 Lane County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Lane County
What it costs to live in Lane County each month.
- Rent $698
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $459
- State tax $143
- Rent $916
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $538
- State tax $214
- Rent $1,176
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $538
- State tax $214
Frequently asked questions about Lane County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Lane County?
In Lane County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $698 per month, a two-bedroom averages $916 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,176 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Lane County?
In Lane County, KS, the average household income is $53,042 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,125 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Lane County?
The estimated cost of living in Lane County, KS is approximately $2,660 per month for a single person, $3,769 for a couple, $6,155 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Lane County?
The combined sales tax rate in Lane County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Lane County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Lane County, KS would need approximately $2,660 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,042 per year ($4,420 per month). Lane County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Lane County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lane County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Lane County?
The average home value in Lane County, KS is $119,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,708, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Lane 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