Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,181 in Connecticut versus $761 in Kansas. Overall, Kansas runs roughly 36% cheaper on rent than Connecticut, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,584 in Connecticut and $63,072 in Kansas — about 10% higher in Kansas. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.35%
6.5%
+0.2 pp in Kansas
Income Tax (top rate)
6.99%
5.58%
+1.4 pp in Connecticut
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
$761
+36% in Connecticut
Median Home Value
$252,400
$179,500
+29% in Connecticut
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,584
$63,072
+11% in Kansas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
57.0°F
+4.5°F in Kansas
Connecticut vs Kansas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut or Kansas?
- Kansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $761 runs about 36% below Connecticut's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Connecticut than in Kansas?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $47,000 a year in Connecticut versus $30,000 in Kansas.
- Which has lower taxes, Connecticut or Kansas?
- Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax. Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Connecticut/Kansas — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.