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Is Maize, KS expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,54712% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,678about $6,473/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$276,20017% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,880 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 54 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Maize
$1,547
Roeland Park
$1,750
Pratt
$883
Abilene
$1,199
De Soto
$2,022
Basehor
$1,441
Mulvane
$1,122

How much do households earn in Maize?

Under $25k
1.8%
$25k–50k
28.7%
$50k–100k
27.9%
$100k–150k
13.0%
$150k+
16.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Maize

SizeMaizeU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,222$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,514$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Maize overall?

Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
71
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
88
Other services
94
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Maize, so the Kansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Maize

🏛️ Property tax$3,804a year · 1.38% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$143a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Maize

Commute to work18.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home50.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maize?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $369 a month less.

Renting
$1,547
Owning
$1,916

Owning assumes a typical $276,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,620 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Maize, KS?

Renting in Maize costs a median of about $1,547 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.

How much do I need to make to live in Maize?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,880 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Maize cheap or expensive?

Maize is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $77,678. It ranks 54th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Maize?

The median homeowner in Maize pays $3,804 a year in property taxes, about 1.38% of the median home value.

Is Maize 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 Maize?

The median home value in Maize is $276,200, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

6,824 people live in Maize. Numbers are typical (middle) values.