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 16.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,440 a year. That is $16 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 5 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wellington?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wellington
| Size | Wellington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $455 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $520 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,304 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,083 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wellington 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 Wellington, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wellington
Life in Wellington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wellington?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $137 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $97,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wellington, KS?
Renting in Wellington costs a median of about $811 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Wellington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,440 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wellington cheap or expensive?
Wellington is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $54,284. It ranks 5th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wellington?
The median homeowner in Wellington pays $1,613 a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.
Is Wellington 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 Wellington?
The median home value in Wellington is $97,100, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,615 people live in Wellington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.