salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,480 a year. That is $24 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 40 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Paola?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Paola
| Size | Paola | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,197 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $785 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,286 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,367 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Paola 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 Paola, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Paola
Life in Paola
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Paola?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $201 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $210,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Paola, KS?
Renting in Paola costs a median of about $1,262 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Paola?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,480 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Paola cheap or expensive?
Paola is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $80,523. It ranks 40th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Paola?
The median homeowner in Paola pays $2,839 a year in property taxes, about 1.35% of the median home value.
Is Paola 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 Paola?
The median home value in Paola is $210,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,770 people live in Paola. Numbers are typical (middle) values.