Cost of Living in Prairie Village, KS

Population 22,937 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023

130
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 132
Rent 126

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$402,600
32% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$472,574
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,655/mo
26% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,167/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.3x
Favors renting
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 74.8%
Renter-occupied 25.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,655
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,269/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
22.2 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.3%
Carpooled
2.3%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
22.6%

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
$107,664
44% above avg
Per Capita Income
$67,774
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
30% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 42.3%
Graduate degree 31.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 40.6
Female median age 40.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
51.8%
Good air days/yr
165
Max AQI recorded
210
PM2.5 days
148
Ozone days

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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