salaryRent is lower than in 90% 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 12.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,720 a year. That is $19 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 13 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chanute?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chanute
| Size | Chanute | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $507 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $532 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $901 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,239 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chanute 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 Chanute, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Chanute
Life in Chanute
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chanute?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $427 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $78,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $7,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chanute, KS?
Renting in Chanute costs a median of about $968 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Chanute?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,720 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chanute cheap or expensive?
Chanute is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $54,876. It ranks 13th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chanute?
The median homeowner in Chanute pays $1,340 a year in property taxes, about 1.72% of the median home value.
Is Chanute 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 Chanute?
The median home value in Chanute is $78,000, about 1.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,598 people live in Chanute. Numbers are typical (middle) values.