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Cost of living in Sedgwick County, CO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,772/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,346 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $843 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $421 15%
Groceries $359 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $158 6%
State tax $131 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Sedgwick County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$727
per month
1 bedroom
$843
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,124
per month
4 bedroom
$1,492
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sedgwick County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,833
per year
Individual earnings
$35,788
per year
Per capita
$34,866
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sedgwick County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$142,700
Annual property tax
$671

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sedgwick County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$106
per month · 15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,896
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County

State and local tax rates for Colorado.

State income tax
4.4%
Flat rate
State sales tax
2.9%
Combined sales tax
7.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Sedgwick County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.8 min
Drive alone
75.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sedgwick County

What it costs to live in Sedgwick County each month.

Single person
$2,772
per month
  • Rent $843
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $421
  • State tax $131
Couple
$3,800
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $534
  • State tax $194
Family
$6,147
per month
  • Rent $1,124
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $534
  • State tax $194

Frequently asked questions about Sedgwick County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sedgwick County?

In Sedgwick County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $843 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,124 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sedgwick County?

In Sedgwick County, CO, the average household income is $52,833 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,788 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sedgwick County?

The estimated cost of living in Sedgwick County, CO is approximately $2,772 per month for a single person, $3,800 for a couple, $6,147 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sedgwick County?

The combined sales tax rate in Sedgwick County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.

Is Sedgwick County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sedgwick County, CO would need approximately $2,772 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,833 per year ($4,403 per month). Sedgwick County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Sedgwick County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sedgwick County, CO 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 Sedgwick County?

The average home value in Sedgwick County, CO is $142,700, with average annual property taxes of $671, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sedgwick 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
Methodology All data sources