salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (80.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,520 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Kansas. It is number 49 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Andover?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Andover
| Size | Andover | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $999 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,465 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,725 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,154 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Andover overall?
Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Andover, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Andover
Life in Andover
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Andover?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $584 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $291,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Andover, KS?
Renting in Andover costs a median of about $1,438 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Andover?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,520 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Andover cheap or expensive?
Andover is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $113,013. It ranks 49th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Andover?
The median homeowner in Andover pays $4,971 a year in property taxes, about 1.71% of the median home value.
Is Andover more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kansas are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Andover?
The median home value in Andover is $291,400, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
15,965 people live in Andover. Numbers are typical (middle) values.