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Is Ulysses, KS expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$79355% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$68,870about $5,739/month · 21% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$97,40071% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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 long, about 34.9 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,720 a year. That is $15 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 3 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ulysses
$793
Colby
$1,176
Iola
$901
Paola
$1,262
Louisburg
$1,082
Tonganoxie
$1,354
Concordia
$1,051

How much do households earn in Ulysses?

Under $25k
8.2%
$25k–50k
25.1%
$50k–100k
29.1%
$100k–150k
25.4%
$150k+
11.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 37.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Ulysses overall?

Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
71
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
88
Other services
94
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ulysses, so the Kansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Ulysses

🏛️ Property tax$1,714a year · 1.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$126a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ulysses

Commute to work34.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ulysses?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $117 a month less than renting.

Renting
$793
Owning
$676

Owning assumes a typical $97,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ulysses, KS?

Renting in Ulysses costs a median of about $793 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.

How much do I need to make to live in Ulysses?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,720 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ulysses cheap or expensive?

Ulysses is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.8% of the typical household income of $68,870. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ulysses?

The median homeowner in Ulysses pays $1,714 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.

Is Ulysses 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 Ulysses?

The median home value in Ulysses is $97,400, about 1.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,476 people live in Ulysses. Numbers are typical (middle) values.