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Cost of living in Osage County, KS

Part of the Topeka Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,762/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 15,780 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $752 27%
Federal tax $496 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 11%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $154 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Osage County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$747
per month
1 bedroom
$752
per month
2 bedroom
$985
per month
3 bedroom
$1,280
per month
4 bedroom
$1,351
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Osage County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,216
per year
Individual earnings
$40,358
per year
Per capita
$33,617
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Osage County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$142,800
Annual property tax
$2,282

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Osage 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 Osage County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.3%

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 Osage 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 Osage County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.0 min
Drive alone
76.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
7.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Osage County

What it costs to live in Osage County each month.

Single person
$2,762
per month
  • Rent $752
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $496
  • State tax $154
Couple
$4,200
per month
  • Rent $985
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $819
  • State tax $295
Family
$6,621
per month
  • Rent $1,280
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $819
  • State tax $295

Frequently asked questions about Osage County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Osage County?

In Osage County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $752 per month, a two-bedroom averages $985 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,280 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Osage County?

In Osage County, KS, the average household income is $70,216 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,358 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Osage County?

The estimated cost of living in Osage County, KS is approximately $2,762 per month for a single person, $4,200 for a couple, $6,621 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Osage County?

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

Is Osage County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Osage County, KS would need approximately $2,762 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,216 per year ($5,851 per month). Osage County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Osage County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Osage County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Osage County?

The average home value in Osage County, KS is $142,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,282, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Osage County compare to other areas?

You can compare Osage County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Osage County is in the Topeka, 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