Cost of Living in Chanute, KS
Population 8,629 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $47,885, median household incomes in Chanute land roughly 36% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. At 7.0%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, Chanute lies roughly 90 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Olathe. Median home values run roughly 77% lower than Olathe's $341,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Chanute
The median home value in Chanute is $77,900 — 74% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $653/month, 50% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $47,885/year is 36% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Kansas's top state income tax rate is 5.7% and the combined sales tax is 8.6%. The climate averages highs of 69.3°F and lows of 46.7°F. Overall, Chanute has a cost of living index of 35 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 65% less expensive.
Chanute has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 78 | 87 | 92 | 91 | 83 | 72 | 59 | 47 |
| Low °F | 23 | 27 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 59 | 47 | 36 | 27 |
| Precip" | 1.18 | 1.56 | 2.50 | 4.25 | 5.87 | 5.62 | 4.42 | 3.79 | 4.10 | 3.33 | 2.36 | 1.71 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Chanute, KS?
Chanute has a cost index of 35 (100 = national average). It is 65% below the national average.
What is average rent in Chanute, KS?
The median gross rent in Chanute is $653 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Chanute?
The median home value in Chanute is $77,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Chanute?
The median household income in Chanute is $47,885 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Chanute, KS?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chanute is 8.6%. The Kansas state income tax top rate is 5.7%.
Is Chanute, KS affordable?
Yes, Chanute is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 35 — about 65% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Chanute?
Chanute has average high temperatures of 69.3°F and average lows of 46.7°F. Annual precipitation is 40.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Chanute at a Glance
- Population
- 8,629
- Median Income
- $47,885
- Home Value
- $77,900
- Median Rent
- $653/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 69.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.6%
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