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Is Mulvane, KS expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,12236% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,851about $6,654/month · 8% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$176,30047% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,880 a year. That is $22 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 20 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mulvane
$1,122
Eudora
$1,351
Goddard
$1,944
De Soto
$2,022
Abilene
$1,199
Tonganoxie
$1,354
Pratt
$883

How much do households earn in Mulvane?

Under $25k
9.0%
$25k–50k
21.5%
$50k–100k
42.7%
$100k–150k
19.2%
$150k+
6.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mulvane

SizeMulvaneU.S. average
1 bedroom$916$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,193$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,182$1,698

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

How expensive is Mulvane 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 Mulvane, so the Kansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mulvane

🏛️ Property tax$2,683a year · 1.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$147a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mulvane

Commute to work20 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mulvane?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $101 a month less.

Renting
$1,122
Owning
$1,223

Owning assumes a typical $176,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,630 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mulvane, KS?

Renting in Mulvane costs a median of about $1,122 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,880 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mulvane cheap or expensive?

Mulvane is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.9% of the typical household income of $79,851. It ranks 20th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mulvane?

The median homeowner in Mulvane pays $2,683 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.

Is Mulvane 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 Mulvane?

The median home value in Mulvane is $176,300, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

6,171 people live in Mulvane. Numbers are typical (middle) values.