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 15.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,360 a year. That is $17 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 12 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hutchinson?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hutchinson
| Size | Hutchinson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $618 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $745 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,587 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hutchinson
Life in Hutchinson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hutchinson?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $42 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $125,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,500 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hutchinson, KS?
Renting in Hutchinson costs a median of about $909 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Hutchinson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,360 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hutchinson cheap or expensive?
Hutchinson is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $63,294. It ranks 12th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hutchinson?
The median homeowner in Hutchinson pays $2,228 a year in property taxes, about 1.78% of the median home value.
Is Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson?
The median home value in Hutchinson is $125,000, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
39,709 people live in Hutchinson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.