Salary to Buy a Home
What Salary Do You Need to Buy a Home in Kansas? (2026)
To buy the median Kansas home ($225,000) with 20% down at today's 6.52% rate, you need an annual income of $74,540 — $6,141 more than the typical household earns ($68,399). Your monthly PITI payment would be $1,739. With 10% down and PMI, you need $86,795/year and pay $2,025/month.
Income Required to Buy a Median Kansas Home
At 6.52% (30-year fixed, Freddie Mac June 2026) using the 28% front-end DTI rule
20% Down — $45,000 down
$74,540
annual income required
10% Down — $22,500 down
$86,795
annual income required
Monthly Payment Breakdown — $225,000 Median Home
PITI = Principal + Interest + Taxes + Insurance. PMI added for 10%-down scenario.
| Component | 20% Down | 10% Down |
|---|---|---|
| Principal & Interest (20% down) | $1,139 | $1,282 |
| Property Tax (1.24%) | $233 | $233 |
| Homeowners Insurance | $367 | $367 |
| PMI (10% down only) | — | $143 |
| Total Monthly PITI | $1,739 | $2,025 |
| Annual income required (28% DTI) | $74,540 | $86,795 |
Rate: 6.52% 30-year fixed (Freddie Mac June 2026). Property tax: 1.24% effective rate. Insurance: $4,400/yr statewide average. PMI: 0.85% of loan annually.
Kansas Affordability Gap
How far the median household income is from what's needed to buy the median home
Affordability gap
+$6,141
shortfall vs. income required
Gap %
+9%
Median households need 9% more income to clear the 28% DTI threshold
Price that fits the median income
$201,513
The most expensive home a typical Kansas household can buy and stay within the 28% PITI rule — at $68,399/year income, 20% down, 6.52% rate. That's $23,487 below Kansas's median home price.
Most & Least Affordable Counties in Kansas
Home prices vary significantly by county — these counties anchor the affordability spectrum
Most affordable counties
- 1Elk County
- 2Chautauqua County
- 3Allen County
Least affordable counties
- 1Johnson County
- 2Douglas County
- 3Riley County
County affordability reflects relative home price levels. Use the mortgage calculator for an exact income analysis at your target county price point.
Mortgage Calculator — Kansas
Pre-loaded with Kansas's $225,000 median home price at 6.52%
Mortgage Estimator
Kansas rates pre-loaded
Monthly Payment
$1,522
estimated all-in payment (PITI)
Tax and insurance estimates use national averages. For Kansas-specific numbers, see the full breakdown below.
Excludes HOA fees. Rates and costs are estimates; actual costs vary.
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Mortgage Affordability Calculator
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Open Calculator →Frequently Asked Questions
- What salary do you need to buy a house in Kansas?
- To buy Kansas's median-priced home ($225,000) with 20% down at 6.52% (30-year fixed), you need $74,540/year. That keeps your monthly PITI (principal, interest, taxes, insurance) of $1,739 within the 28% front-end DTI guideline. With 10% down and PMI, the required income rises to $86,795/year with a $2,025/month payment. Source: NAR Q1 2026, Freddie Mac June 2026.
- Can the average Kansas household afford a home?
- Not easily. The median Kansas household earns $68,399/year, but qualifying for the median home requires $74,540 — an affordability gap of $6,141 (+9%). On the median income, the most you can spend and stay within the 28% guideline is $201,513.
- What home price can I afford on Kansas's median income?
- At $68,399/year (Kansas's median), your maximum monthly housing budget is $1,596 under the 28% DTI rule. Working backwards at 6.52% with 20% down, that supports a home price of $201,513 — $23,487 below the $225,000 median.
- What is the PITI payment on a median Kansas home?
- On Kansas's median home price of $225,000: with 20% down ($45,000 down), your PITI is $1,739/month. With 10% down ($22,500 down plus PMI), PITI rises to $2,025/month. PITI includes principal & interest at 6.52%, property tax at 1.24%, and homeowners insurance (PMI added for 10%-down scenario at 0.85% of loan annually). Source: Freddie Mac June 2026 / NAR Q1 2026.
- What is the 28% rule for buying a home?
- The 28% rule (HUD front-end DTI standard) says your monthly housing payment — principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI) — should not exceed 28% of your gross monthly income. To qualify for Kansas's median home at 20% down, your PITI would be $1,739/month. Divide by 0.28 to get the required monthly income ($6,212), then multiply by 12: $74,540/year. Lenders also check back-end DTI (all debts ≤ 43%), so existing debt reduces what you can borrow.
- Which Kansas counties are most and least affordable?
- Kansas's most affordable counties for homebuyers include Elk County, Chautauqua County, Allen County, where home prices are significantly below the state median. The least affordable are typically Johnson County, Douglas County, Riley County, where prices far exceed the statewide average. County-level data is updated quarterly — use the mortgage calculator below for your specific target area.
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