Cost of Living in Prairie View, KS

With a cost of living index of 61, Prairie View, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 39% cheaper than the national average and 11% below the Kansas state average of 72. Prairie View is a small community of 156 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Prairie View's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $565 (57% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $151,100 (50% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Prairie View is $142,717, which is 90% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 5% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.