Cost of living in Seward County, KS
Population 21,640 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Seward County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Seward County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Seward County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Seward County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Seward 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 Seward 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 Seward County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Seward County
What it costs to live in Seward County each month.
- Rent $745
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $514
- State tax $159
- Rent $978
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $689
- State tax $258
- Rent $1,208
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $689
- State tax $258
Frequently asked questions about Seward County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Seward County?
In Seward County, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $745 per month, a two-bedroom averages $978 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,208 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Seward County?
In Seward County, KS, the average household income is $62,269 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,461 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Seward County?
The estimated cost of living in Seward County, KS is approximately $2,778 per month for a single person, $4,026 for a couple, $6,382 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Seward County?
The combined sales tax rate in Seward County, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Seward County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Seward County, KS would need approximately $2,778 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,269 per year ($5,189 per month). Seward County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Seward County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Seward County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Seward County?
The average home value in Seward County, KS is $134,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,257, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Seward County compare to other areas?
You can compare Seward County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Seward County is in the Liberal, 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