Cost of Living in Riley County, KS

Modeled annual cost: $45,684.

Median family income: $84,939.

Affordability Snapshot

KS County Median

$44,525

State Rank

33thMost expensive counties in KS out of 105See Kansas county rankings

Median Income

$84,939

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Riley County, KS.

$12,025 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$45,684

Per year

  • Transport:$12,025
  • Housing:$9,746
  • Taxes:$8,856
  • Healthcare:$5,787
  • Food:$4,766
  • Other Costs:$4,505
  • 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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