Cost of Living in Prairie Village, KS
Population 22,937 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Prairie Village a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $403,000.
Located 7 miles northeast of Overland Park, Prairie Village falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Overland Park's $384,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Prairie Village
The median home value in Prairie Village is $402,600 — 32% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,655/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,664/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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, Prairie Village has a cost of living index of 130 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% more expensive.
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Prairie Village, KS?
Prairie Village has a cost index of 130 (100 = national average). It is 30% above the national average.
What is average rent in Prairie Village, KS?
The median gross rent in Prairie Village is $1,655 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Prairie Village?
The median home value in Prairie Village is $402,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Prairie Village?
The median household income in Prairie Village is $107,664 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Prairie Village, KS?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Prairie Village is 8.6%. The Kansas state income tax top rate is 5.7%.
Is Prairie Village, KS affordable?
Prairie Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 130 — about 30% higher than the national average.
Prairie Village at a Glance
- Population
- 22,937
- Median Income
- $107,664
- Home Value
- $402,600
- Median Rent
- $1,655/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
- Sales Tax
- 8.6%
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