salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.8 minutes. Most households rent (55%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,960 a year. That is $25 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 44 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mission?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mission
| Size | Mission | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,037 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,263 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,508 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,019 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,271 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mission 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 Mission, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mission
Life in Mission
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mission?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $682 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $289,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mission, KS?
Renting in Mission costs a median of about $1,324 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Mission?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,960 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mission cheap or expensive?
Mission is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $81,463. It ranks 44th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mission?
The median homeowner in Mission pays $3,765 a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.
Is Mission 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 Mission?
The median home value in Mission is $289,100, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
9,915 people live in Mission. Numbers are typical (middle) values.