Cost of Living in Haysville, KS

Population 11,117 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023

60
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Haysville stay well under national norms: a median home value of $155,000 against median household incomes of $69,057 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Kansas.

Located 9 miles south of Wichita, Haysville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Wichita's $180,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 51
Rent 74

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

About the Cost of Living in Haysville

The median home value in Haysville is $155,100 — 49% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $966/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $69,057/year is 7% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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, Haysville has a cost of living index of 60 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$155,100
49% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$203,588
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$966/mo
26% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.4x
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 73.7%
Renter-occupied 26.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$966
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,580/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
22.5 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
92.3%
Carpooled
4.6%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
1.6%

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
$69,057
7% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,220
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.2%
Graduate degree 7.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.8
Male median age 33.3
Female median age 35.5

💨 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

86%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
5,959
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Haysville, KS?

Haysville has a cost index of 60 (100 = national average). It is 40% below the national average.

What is average rent in Haysville, KS?

The median gross rent in Haysville is $966 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Haysville?

The median home value in Haysville is $155,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Haysville?

The median household income in Haysville is $69,057 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Haysville, KS?

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

Is Haysville, KS affordable?

Yes, Haysville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 60 — about 40% below the US national average of 100.

Haysville at a Glance

Population
11,117
Median Income
$69,057
Home Value
$155,100
Median Rent
$966/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Sales Tax
8.6%
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