Cost of living in Marion County, KS
Population 11,795 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Marion County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Marion County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Marion County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Marion County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Marion County
What it costs to live in Marion County each month.
- Rent $697
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $400
- State tax $126
- Rent $872
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $708
- State tax $263
- Rent $1,152
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $708
- State tax $263
Frequently asked questions about Marion County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Marion County?
In Marion County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $697 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,152 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Marion County?
In Marion County, KS, the average household income is $63,438 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,525 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Marion County?
The estimated cost of living in Marion County, KS is approximately $2,583 per month for a single person, $3,944 for a couple, $6,350 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Marion County?
The combined sales tax rate in Marion County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Marion County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Marion County, KS would need approximately $2,583 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,438 per year ($5,287 per month). Marion County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Marion County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Marion County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Marion County?
The average home value in Marion County, KS is $114,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,974, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Marion 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