salaryRent is lower than in 73% 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 19 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,720 a year. That is $24 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 36 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Junction City?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Junction City
| Size | Junction City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,035 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $921 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,096 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,306 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,352 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Junction 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 Junction City, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Junction City
Life in Junction City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Junction City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $53 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $171,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Junction City, KS?
Renting in Junction City costs a median of about $1,243 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Junction City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,720 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Junction City cheap or expensive?
Junction City is rated OK: rent takes 22.6% of the typical household income of $65,984. It ranks 36th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Junction City?
The median homeowner in Junction City pays $2,586 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.
Is Junction 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 Junction City?
The median home value in Junction City is $171,500, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
22,331 people live in Junction City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.