Cost of Living in Johnson County, KS

Modeled annual cost: $54,818.

Median family income: $131,831.

Affordability Snapshot

KS County Median

$44,525

State Rank

2thMost expensive counties in KS out of 105See Kansas county rankings

Median Income

$131,831

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Johnson County, KS.

$14,872 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,818

Per year

  • Housing:$14,872
  • Transport:$12,446
  • Taxes:$11,240
  • Other Costs:$6,090
  • Healthcare:$5,428
  • Food:$4,742
  • 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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Cost of Living in Johnson County, KS (2026)