Cost of Living in Barton County, KS

Modeled annual cost: $43,317.

Median family income: $74,278.

Affordability Snapshot

KS County Median

$44,525

State Rank

86thMost expensive counties in KS out of 105See Kansas county rankings

Median Income

$74,278

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Barton County, KS.

$13,822 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,317

Per year

  • Transport:$13,822
  • Taxes:$8,254
  • Housing:$7,500
  • Healthcare:$6,225
  • Food:$3,958
  • Other Costs:$3,557
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Kansas

1Lyon County, KS
$41,319
2Cowley County, KS
$41,587
3Montgomery County, KS
$41,671
4Labette County, KS
$42,065
5Sherman County, KS
$42,327

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