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Cost of living in Leavenworth County, KS

Part of the Kansas City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,335/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 82,493 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,183 35%
Federal tax $606 18%
Healthcare $480 14%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $317 10%
Energy $193 6%
State tax $186 6%
Water $50 1%

Rent in Leavenworth County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,074
per month
1 bedroom
$1,183
per month
2 bedroom
$1,346
per month
3 bedroom
$1,756
per month
4 bedroom
$2,078
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Leavenworth County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$86,906
per year
Individual earnings
$47,099
per year
Per capita
$38,843
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Leavenworth County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$260,600
Annual property tax
$3,136

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

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 Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.6 min
Drive alone
78.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
10.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Leavenworth County

What it costs to live in Leavenworth County each month.

Single person
$3,335
per month
  • Rent $1,183
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $606
  • State tax $186
Couple
$4,914
per month
  • Rent $1,346
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,092
  • State tax $375
Family
$7,450
per month
  • Rent $1,756
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,092
  • State tax $375

Frequently asked questions about Leavenworth County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Leavenworth County?

In Leavenworth County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,183 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,346 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,756 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Leavenworth County?

In Leavenworth County, KS, the average household income is $86,906 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,099 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Leavenworth County?

The estimated cost of living in Leavenworth County, KS is approximately $3,335 per month for a single person, $4,914 for a couple, $7,450 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Leavenworth County?

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

Is Leavenworth County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Leavenworth County, KS would need approximately $3,335 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $86,906 per year ($7,242 per month). Leavenworth County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Leavenworth County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Leavenworth County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Leavenworth County?

The average home value in Leavenworth County, KS is $260,600, with average annual property taxes of $3,136, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Leavenworth County compare to other areas?

You can compare Leavenworth County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Leavenworth County is in the Kansas City, MO-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