Cost of Living in Chautauqua County, KS

Modeled annual cost: $44,058.

Median family income: $60,662.

Affordability Snapshot

KS County Median

$44,525

State Rank

64thMost expensive counties in KS out of 105See Kansas county rankings

Median Income

$60,662

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Chautauqua County, KS.

$14,525 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$44,058

Per year

  • Transport:$14,525
  • Taxes:$8,443
  • Housing:$7,500
  • Healthcare:$5,819
  • Food:$4,154
  • Other Costs:$3,618
  • Childcare:$0

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

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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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