salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 57.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,120 a year. That is $31 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 58 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lenexa?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lenexa
| Size | Lenexa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,522 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,475 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,626 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,089 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,035 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lenexa overall?
Everyday prices in the Kansas City metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Lenexa
Life in Lenexa
What jobs pay in Lenexa
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $139,460 | 14.0% |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | 14.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $133,350 | 14.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,760 | 14.9% |
| Software Developer | $124,990 | 15.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,340 | 19.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $98,860 | 19.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | 21.1% |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | 21.6% |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | 23.5% |
| Accountant | $80,040 | 24.4% |
| Electrician | $76,860 | 25.4% |
| Plumber | $76,150 | 25.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,580 | 26.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,420 | 30.3% |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | 31.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $62,680 | 31.2% |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | 31.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | 32.0% |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | 32.1% |
| Truck Driver | $60,170 | 32.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $45,300 | 43.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,350 | 44.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,700 | 46.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,710 | 49.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,370 | 52.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | 54.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,320 | 56.9% |
| Cashier | $30,700 | 63.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lenexa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,112 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $394,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lenexa, KS?
Renting in Lenexa costs a median of about $1,628 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Lenexa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,120 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lenexa cheap or expensive?
Lenexa is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $111,343. It ranks 58th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lenexa?
The median homeowner in Lenexa pays $4,611 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Lenexa more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lenexa?
The median home value in Lenexa is $394,900, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
58,384 people live in Lenexa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.