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Cost of living in Wabaunsee County, KS

Part of the Topeka Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,750/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 6,961 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $752 27%
Federal tax $487 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $317 12%
Energy $193 7%
State tax $151 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,536
per year
Individual earnings
$39,849
per year
Per capita
$33,885
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wabaunsee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$178,200
Annual property tax
$2,270

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.0%

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 Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.9 min
Drive alone
75.3%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
10.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wabaunsee County

What it costs to live in Wabaunsee County each month.

Single person
$2,750
per month
  • Rent $752
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $487
  • State tax $151
Couple
$4,207
per month
  • Rent $985
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $824
  • State tax $297
Family
$6,628
per month
  • Rent $1,280
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $824
  • State tax $297

Frequently asked questions about Wabaunsee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wabaunsee County?

In Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee County?

In Wabaunsee County, KS, the average household income is $70,536 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,849 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wabaunsee County?

The estimated cost of living in Wabaunsee County, KS is approximately $2,750 per month for a single person, $4,207 for a couple, $6,628 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wabaunsee County?

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

Is Wabaunsee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wabaunsee County, KS would need approximately $2,750 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,536 per year ($5,878 per month). Wabaunsee County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Wabaunsee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wabaunsee County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wabaunsee County?

The average home value in Wabaunsee County, KS is $178,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,270, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wabaunsee County compare to other areas?

You can compare Wabaunsee County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wabaunsee 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