Cost of Living in Lindsborg, KS

Population 3,773 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023

64
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Lindsborg stay well under national norms: a median home value of $178,000 against median household incomes of $69,559 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Kansas.

Located 65 miles north of Wichita, Lindsborg is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Housing prices track closely with Wichita's $180,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in Lindsborg

The median home value in Lindsborg is $178,200 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $942/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $69,559/year is 7% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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, Lindsborg has a cost of living index of 64 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$178,200
42% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$300,044
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$942/mo
28% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.8x
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 74.7%
Renter-occupied 25.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$942
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,556/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
17.3 min
36% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.5%
Carpooled
6.4%
Walked
10.0%
Work from home
5.0%

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
$69,559
7% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,482
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
5% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.7%
Graduate degree 17.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 31.9
Female median age 43.2

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
22.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,452
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lindsborg, KS?

Lindsborg has a cost index of 64 (100 = national average). It is 36% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lindsborg, KS?

The median gross rent in Lindsborg is $942 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lindsborg?

The median home value in Lindsborg is $178,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lindsborg?

The median household income in Lindsborg is $69,559 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lindsborg, KS?

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

Is Lindsborg, KS affordable?

Yes, Lindsborg is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 64 — about 36% below the US national average of 100.

Lindsborg at a Glance

Population
3,773
Median Income
$69,559
Home Value
$178,200
Median Rent
$942/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
8.6%
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