salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 10.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,320 a year. That is $17 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 10 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pratt?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pratt
| Size | Pratt | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $743 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $923 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,197 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pratt 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 Pratt, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pratt
Life in Pratt
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pratt?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $137 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $107,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pratt, KS?
Renting in Pratt costs a median of about $883 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Pratt?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,320 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pratt cheap or expensive?
Pratt is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $68,829. It ranks 10th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pratt?
The median homeowner in Pratt pays $1,912 a year in property taxes, about 1.78% of the median home value.
Is Pratt 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 Pratt?
The median home value in Pratt is $107,500, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,577 people live in Pratt. Numbers are typical (middle) values.