salaryRent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,640 a year. That is $26 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 45 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Atchison?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Atchison
| Size | Atchison | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $555 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $484 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $937 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,336 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Atchison 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 Atchison, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Atchison
Life in Atchison
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Atchison?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $441 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $129,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Atchison, KS?
Renting in Atchison costs a median of about $1,341 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Atchison?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,640 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Atchison cheap or expensive?
Atchison is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $58,750. It ranks 45th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Atchison?
The median homeowner in Atchison pays $2,029 a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.
Is Atchison 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 Atchison?
The median home value in Atchison is $129,700, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
10,785 people live in Atchison. Numbers are typical (middle) values.