salaryRent is lower than in 75% 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 14.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,440 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kansas. It is number 31 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Liberal?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Liberal
| Size | Liberal | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $647 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,427 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Liberal 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 Liberal, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Liberal
Life in Liberal
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Liberal?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $260 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $137,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Liberal, KS?
Renting in Liberal costs a median of about $1,211 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Liberal?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,440 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Liberal cheap or expensive?
Liberal is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $68,707. It ranks 31st cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Liberal?
The median homeowner in Liberal pays $2,363 a year in property taxes, about 1.72% of the median home value.
Is Liberal 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 Liberal?
The median home value in Liberal is $137,100, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
19,316 people live in Liberal. Numbers are typical (middle) values.