salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,800 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kansas. It is number 7 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Arkansas City?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Arkansas City
| Size | Arkansas City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $655 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $671 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $917 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,129 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $963 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Arkansas City
Life in Arkansas City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arkansas City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $243 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $86,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arkansas City, KS?
Renting in Arkansas City costs a median of about $845 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Arkansas City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,800 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Arkansas City cheap or expensive?
Arkansas City is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $53,525. It ranks 7th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Arkansas City?
The median homeowner in Arkansas City pays $1,531 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.
Is Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City?
The median home value in Arkansas City is $86,800, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.
11,884 people live in Arkansas City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.