salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 57.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,000 a year. That is $34 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 61 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roeland Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roeland Park
| Size | Roeland Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,411 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roeland Park 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 Roeland Park, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Roeland Park
Life in Roeland Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roeland Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $166 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $276,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roeland Park, KS?
Renting in Roeland Park costs a median of about $1,750 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Roeland Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,000 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roeland Park cheap or expensive?
Roeland Park is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $95,743. It ranks 61st cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roeland Park?
The median homeowner in Roeland Park pays $3,671 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.
Is Roeland Park 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 Roeland Park?
The median home value in Roeland Park is $276,200, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
6,763 people live in Roeland Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.