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 (79.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,640 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 50 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Basehor?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Basehor
| Size | Basehor | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $766 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,424 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,527 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Basehor 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 Basehor, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Basehor
Life in Basehor
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Basehor?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $987 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $349,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Basehor, KS?
Renting in Basehor costs a median of about $1,441 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Basehor?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,640 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Basehor cheap or expensive?
Basehor is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.7% of the typical household income of $125,935. It ranks 50th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Basehor?
The median homeowner in Basehor pays $4,762 a year in property taxes, about 1.36% of the median home value.
Is Basehor 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 Basehor?
The median home value in Basehor is $349,900, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,491 people live in Basehor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.