Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $761 in Kansas. Overall, Kansas runs roughly 17% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $63,072 in Kansas — about 10% higher in Kansas. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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
4%
6.5%
+2.5 pp in Kansas
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
5.58%
+0.4 pp in Kansas
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$761
+17% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$182,300
$179,500
+2% in Georgia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$63,072
+11% in Kansas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
57.0°F
+8.2°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Kansas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Kansas?
- Kansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $761 runs about 17% below Georgia's $916, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia 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 $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $30,000 in Kansas.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Kansas?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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 3/1 cities we track in Georgia/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.