Cost of Living in Rose Hill, KS

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5%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
8%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Rose Hill Kansas National
Cost of living9590100
Groceries9997100
Health care9496100
Housing9277100
Transportation9796100
Utilities9495100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9294100
Household Items9997100
Education & Childcare9493100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Rose Hill is 5% higher than the Kansas average
  • The cost of living in Rose Hill is 5% lower than the national average
  • Rose Hill housing is 8% lower than the national average
  • Kansas general sales tax is 27% higher than the national average
  • Kansas state income tax is 19% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$127,994$10,666$2,986$3,840
      Renters$95,940$7,995$2,238$2,878
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Rose Hill, KS, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Rose Hill homeowners, is $127,994. This would allow for a maximum of $2,986 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $95,940 which would result in a maximum of $2,238 to be spent on rental costs.

      Kansas Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Kansas 6.5% 11.5%

      Kansas Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Kansas 3.1% 4.7%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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