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Cost of living in Linn County, KS

Part of the Kansas City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,191/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 9,723 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,183 37%
Federal tax $495 16%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $317 10%
Energy $193 6%
State tax $153 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Linn 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 Linn County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,200
per year
Individual earnings
$40,299
per year
Per capita
$36,213
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Linn County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$164,500
Annual property tax
$1,800

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Linn 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 Linn County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.9%

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 Linn 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 Linn County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.3 min
Drive alone
78.5%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
7.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Linn County

What it costs to live in Linn County each month.

Single person
$3,191
per month
  • Rent $1,183
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $495
  • State tax $153
Couple
$4,329
per month
  • Rent $1,346
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $639
  • State tax $243
Family
$6,865
per month
  • Rent $1,756
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $639
  • State tax $243

Frequently asked questions about Linn County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Linn County?

In Linn 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 Linn County?

In Linn County, KS, the average household income is $59,200 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,299 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Linn County?

The estimated cost of living in Linn County, KS is approximately $3,191 per month for a single person, $4,329 for a couple, $6,865 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Linn County?

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

Is Linn County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Linn County, KS would need approximately $3,191 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,200 per year ($4,933 per month). Linn County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Linn County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Linn County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Linn County?

The average home value in Linn County, KS is $164,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Linn County compare to other areas?

You can compare Linn County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Linn 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