Cost of Living in Frontenac, KS

Population 3,381 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023

58
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Frontenac 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. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 80 miles west of Springfield, Frontenac is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Housing prices track closely with Springfield's $165,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 54
Rent 64

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

About the Cost of Living in Frontenac

The median home value in Frontenac is $165,400 — 46% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $847/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,867/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, 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, Frontenac has a cost of living index of 58 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$165,400
46% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$294,959
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$847/mo
36% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.3x
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 69.0%
Renter-occupied 31.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$847
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,461/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
15.9 min
41% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
90.8%
Carpooled
6.6%
Work from home
2.6%

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
$56,867
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,815
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
46% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.2%
Graduate degree 7.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40
Male median age 41.4
Female median age 35.2

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
979
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Frontenac, KS?

Frontenac has a cost index of 58 (100 = national average). It is 42% below the national average.

What is average rent in Frontenac, KS?

The median gross rent in Frontenac is $847 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Frontenac?

The median home value in Frontenac is $165,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Frontenac?

The median household income in Frontenac is $56,867 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Frontenac, KS?

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

Is Frontenac, KS affordable?

Yes, Frontenac is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 58 — about 42% below the US national average of 100.

Frontenac at a Glance

Population
3,381
Median Income
$56,867
Home Value
$165,400
Median Rent
$847/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Sales Tax
8.6%
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