Cost of Living in Eudora, KS

Population 6,036 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Eudora sits on the smaller end of the Kansas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Eudora sits roughly 15 miles west of Olathe. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Olathe's $341,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 95

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

About the Cost of Living in Eudora

The median home value in Eudora is $231,500 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,242/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $106,356/year is 43% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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, Eudora has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$231,500
24% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$822,307
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,242/mo
5% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.5x
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 71.4%
Renter-occupied 28.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,242
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,856/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
24.6 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.3%
Carpooled
9.1%
Work from home
15.6%

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
$106,356
43% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,537
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.5%
Graduate degree 11.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.2
Male median age 39.1
Female median age 40.5

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,765
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eudora, KS?

Eudora has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Eudora, KS?

The median gross rent in Eudora is $1,242 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eudora?

The median home value in Eudora is $231,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Eudora?

The median household income in Eudora is $106,356 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eudora, KS?

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

Is Eudora, KS affordable?

Yes, Eudora is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

Eudora at a Glance

Population
6,036
Median Income
$106,356
Home Value
$231,500
Median Rent
$1,242/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Sales Tax
8.6%
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