salaryRent is lower than in 62% 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 11.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,360 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 48 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dodge City?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dodge City
| Size | Dodge City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $643 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $823 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,058 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,391 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,503 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dodge 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 Dodge City, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dodge City
Life in Dodge City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dodge City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $381 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $151,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dodge City, KS?
Renting in Dodge City costs a median of about $1,434 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Dodge City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,360 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dodge City cheap or expensive?
Dodge City is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $74,116. It ranks 48th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dodge City?
The median homeowner in Dodge City pays $2,199 a year in property taxes, about 1.45% of the median home value.
Is Dodge 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 Dodge City?
The median home value in Dodge City is $151,700, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
27,613 people live in Dodge City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.