salaryRent is lower than in 56% 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 19.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,480 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 52 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leavenworth?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leavenworth
| Size | Leavenworth | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $891 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $835 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,766 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leavenworth
Life in Leavenworth
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leavenworth?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $198 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $193,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leavenworth, KS?
Renting in Leavenworth costs a median of about $1,537 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Leavenworth?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,480 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leavenworth cheap or expensive?
Leavenworth is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $78,716. It ranks 52nd cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leavenworth?
The median homeowner in Leavenworth pays $2,330 a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.
Is Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth?
The median home value in Leavenworth is $193,000, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
37,195 people live in Leavenworth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.