salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 14 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,440 a year. That is $16 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 6 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Great Bend?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Great Bend
| Size | Great Bend | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $637 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $839 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,088 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,051 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Great Bend 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 Great Bend, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Great Bend
Life in Great Bend
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Great Bend?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $93 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $133,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Great Bend, KS?
Renting in Great Bend costs a median of about $836 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Great Bend?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,440 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Great Bend cheap or expensive?
Great Bend is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $58,389. It ranks 6th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Great Bend?
The median homeowner in Great Bend pays $2,269 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Great Bend 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 Great Bend?
The median home value in Great Bend is $133,900, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
14,479 people live in Great Bend. Numbers are typical (middle) values.