salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (91%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 73.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,200 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 57 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leawood?
Share of households by yearly income. 70.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leawood
| Size | Leawood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,047 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,379 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,935 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leawood 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 Leawood, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leawood
Life in Leawood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leawood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,991 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $658,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leawood, KS?
Renting in Leawood costs a median of about $1,580 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Leawood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,200 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leawood cheap or expensive?
Leawood is rated Cheap: rent takes 9.5% of the typical household income of $200,197. It ranks 57th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leawood?
The median homeowner in Leawood pays $7,381 a year in property taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value.
Is Leawood 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 Leawood?
The median home value in Leawood is $658,800, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
33,809 people live in Leawood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.