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Cost of living in Reno County, KS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,651/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 61,693 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $724 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $432 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $135 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Reno County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$651
per month
1 bedroom
$724
per month
2 bedroom
$950
per month
3 bedroom
$1,145
per month
4 bedroom
$1,294
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Reno County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,498
per year
Individual earnings
$36,471
per year
Per capita
$32,203
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Reno County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$125,000
Annual property tax
$2,180

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Reno 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 Reno County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.1%

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 Reno 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 Reno County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.6 min
Drive alone
82.6%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Reno County

What it costs to live in Reno County each month.

Single person
$2,651
per month
  • Rent $724
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $432
  • State tax $135
Couple
$3,960
per month
  • Rent $950
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $660
  • State tax $249
Family
$6,281
per month
  • Rent $1,145
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $660
  • State tax $249

Frequently asked questions about Reno County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Reno County?

In Reno County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $724 per month, a two-bedroom averages $950 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,145 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Reno County?

In Reno County, KS, the average household income is $60,498 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,471 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Reno County?

The estimated cost of living in Reno County, KS is approximately $2,651 per month for a single person, $3,960 for a couple, $6,281 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Reno County?

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

Is Reno County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Reno County, KS would need approximately $2,651 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,498 per year ($5,042 per month). Reno County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Reno County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Reno County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Reno County?

The average home value in Reno County, KS is $125,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,180, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Reno County compare to other areas?

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