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Is Bonner Springs, KS expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6357% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,751about $7,479/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$247,20026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,400 a year. That is $31 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 59 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bonner Springs
$1,635
Park City
$1,191
Wellington
$811
Fort Scott
$720
Basehor
$1,441
Independence
$1,022
Valley Center
$1,225

How much do households earn in Bonner Springs?

Under $25k
4.1%
$25k–50k
24.9%
$50k–100k
38.2%
$100k–150k
18.0%
$150k+
12.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bonner Springs

SizeBonner SpringsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,100$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,146$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,375$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Bonner Springs overall?

Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
71
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
88
Other services
94
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bonner Springs, so the Kansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bonner Springs

🏛️ Property tax$3,951a year · 1.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$158a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bonner Springs

Commute to work23.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home75.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bonner Springs?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $80 a month less.

Renting
$1,635
Owning
$1,715

Owning assumes a typical $247,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bonner Springs, KS?

Renting in Bonner Springs costs a median of about $1,635 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.

How much do I need to make to live in Bonner Springs?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,400 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bonner Springs cheap or expensive?

Bonner Springs is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $89,751. It ranks 59th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bonner Springs?

The median homeowner in Bonner Springs pays $3,951 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.

Is Bonner Springs 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 Bonner Springs?

The median home value in Bonner Springs is $247,200, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

7,839 people live in Bonner Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.