Cost of Living in Meade County, KS

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

Median Income

$74,063

Median Rent

$736/mo

Median Home

$137,500

Affordability

696

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$695
Property Tax$146
Insurance$46

Total Monthly$887
% of Income14.4%

Renting

Median Rent$736
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$761
% of Income11.9%

Living in Meade County, Kansas

Meade County has a median household income of $74,063 with housing costs that represent 14.4% of income for owners and 11.9% 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.