Cost of Living in Wellington, KS
Population 7,643 · Kansas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Wellington a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $90,000. At 6.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Wellington is about 30 miles south of Wichita, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than Wichita's $180,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Wellington
The median home value in Wellington is $90,000 — 70% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $786/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,526/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, above 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, Wellington has a cost of living index of 42 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% less expensive.
Wellington has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Wellington, KS?
Wellington has a cost index of 42 (100 = national average). It is 58% below the national average.
What is average rent in Wellington, KS?
The median gross rent in Wellington is $786 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Wellington?
The median home value in Wellington is $90,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Wellington?
The median household income in Wellington is $49,526 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Wellington, KS?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Wellington is 8.6%. The Kansas state income tax top rate is 5.7%.
Is Wellington, KS affordable?
Yes, Wellington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 42 — about 58% below the US national average of 100.
Wellington at a Glance
- Population
- 7,643
- Median Income
- $49,526
- Home Value
- $90,000
- Median Rent
- $786/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.4%
- Sales Tax
- 8.6%
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