salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes. Most homes (77%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 72.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,400 a year. That is $39 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 65 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Prairie Village?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Prairie Village
| Size | Prairie Village | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,596 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,966 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,971 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,095 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Prairie Village
Life in Prairie Village
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Prairie Village?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $988 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $435,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Prairie Village, KS?
Renting in Prairie Village costs a median of about $2,035 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Prairie Village?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,400 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Prairie Village cheap or expensive?
Prairie Village is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $122,442. It ranks 65th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Prairie Village?
The median homeowner in Prairie Village pays $4,961 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village?
The median home value in Prairie Village is $435,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
22,874 people live in Prairie Village. Numbers are typical (middle) values.