salaryRent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,200 a year. That is $30 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 55 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lansing?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lansing
| Size | Lansing | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,797 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,652 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lansing 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 Lansing, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lansing
Life in Lansing
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lansing?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $324 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $270,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lansing, KS?
Renting in Lansing costs a median of about $1,555 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Lansing?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,200 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lansing cheap or expensive?
Lansing is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $110,855. It ranks 55th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lansing?
The median homeowner in Lansing pays $3,603 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.
Is Lansing 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 Lansing?
The median home value in Lansing is $270,800, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
11,246 people live in Lansing. Numbers are typical (middle) values.