salaryRent is lower than in 73% 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 14.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,800 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 37 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Salina?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Salina
| Size | Salina | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $763 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,072 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,296 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,201 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Salina 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 Salina, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Salina
Life in Salina
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Salina?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $43 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $173,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Salina, KS?
Renting in Salina costs a median of about $1,245 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Salina?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,800 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Salina cheap or expensive?
Salina is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $66,633. It ranks 37th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Salina?
The median homeowner in Salina pays $2,317 a year in property taxes, about 1.34% of the median home value.
Is Salina 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 Salina?
The median home value in Salina is $173,200, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
46,307 people live in Salina. Numbers are typical (middle) values.