salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,760 a year. That is $37 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 63 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Goddard?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Goddard
| Size | Goddard | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,244 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,049 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,279 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Goddard 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 Goddard, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Goddard
Life in Goddard
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Goddard?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $259 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $242,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Goddard, KS?
Renting in Goddard costs a median of about $1,944 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Goddard?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,760 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Goddard cheap or expensive?
Goddard is rated OK: rent takes 23.0% of the typical household income of $101,383. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Goddard?
The median homeowner in Goddard pays $2,840 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Goddard 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 Goddard?
The median home value in Goddard is $242,800, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,030 people live in Goddard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.