Cost of Living in Bel Aire, KS

Population 8,654 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023

86
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Bel Aire stay well under national norms: a median home value of $214,000 against median household incomes of $93,182 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Kansas. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Bel Aire sits roughly 8 miles northeast of Wichita — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Wichita's $180,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 70
Rent 111

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bel Aire

The median home value in Bel Aire is $213,500 — 30% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,454/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,182/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Kansas's top state income tax rate is 5.7% and the combined sales tax is 8.6%. Overall, Bel Aire has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$213,500
30% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$149,154
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,454/mo
11% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.4%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$625
1 BR
$695
2 BR
$872
3 BR
$1,158
4 BR
$1,257
Owner-occupied 76.6%
Renter-occupied 23.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,454
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,068/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.3 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.1%
Carpooled
8.3%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
12.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.7%
Total Sales Tax 8.6%
State rate 6.5%
Avg local rate 2.1%
Property Tax 1.4%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$93,182
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,239
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
54% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.1%
Graduate degree 17.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 34
Female median age 37.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
56.7%
Good air days/yr
157
Max AQI recorded
138
PM2.5 days
219
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bel Aire, KS?

Bel Aire has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bel Aire, KS?

The median gross rent in Bel Aire is $1,454 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bel Aire?

The median home value in Bel Aire is $213,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bel Aire?

The median household income in Bel Aire is $93,182 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bel Aire, KS?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bel Aire is 8.6%. The Kansas state income tax top rate is 5.7%.

Is Bel Aire, KS affordable?

Yes, Bel Aire is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.

Bel Aire at a Glance

Population
8,654
Median Income
$93,182
Home Value
$213,500
Median Rent
$1,454/mo
Unemployment
2.2%
Sales Tax
8.6%
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