Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,235 in Florida versus $761 in Kansas. Overall, Kansas runs roughly 38% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $69,142 in Florida and $63,072 in Kansas — about 9% higher in Florida. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% 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%
6.5%
+0.5 pp in Kansas
Income Tax (top rate)
None
5.58%
+5.6 pp in Kansas
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$761
+38% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$179,500
+44% in Florida
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$63,072
+9% in Florida
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
57.0°F
+14.8°F in Florida
Florida vs Kansas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Florida or Kansas?
- Kansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $761 runs about 38% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Florida 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 $49,000 a year in Florida versus $30,000 in Kansas.
- Which has lower taxes, Florida or Kansas?
- Florida has no state income tax and a 6% 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 2/1 cities we track in Florida/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.