Cost of Living in Brown County, KS

What does it cost to live in Brown County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$55,876

Median Rent

$662/mo

Median Home

$108,700

Affordability

668

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$550
Property Tax$111
Insurance$36

Total Monthly$697
% of Income15%

Renting

Median Rent$662
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$687
% of Income14.2%

Living in Brown County, Kansas

Brown County has a median household income of $55,876 with housing costs that represent 15% of income for owners and 14.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.