Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $782 in Indiana versus $761 in Kansas. Overall, Kansas runs roughly 3% cheaper on rent than Indiana, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,293 in Indiana and $63,072 in Kansas — about 4% higher in Kansas. Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% 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
7%
6.5%
+0.5 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
5.58%
+2.6 pp in Kansas
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$782
$761
+3% in Indiana
Median Home Value
$169,700
$179,500
+6% in Kansas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,293
$63,072
+5% in Kansas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
57.0°F
+3.8°F in Kansas
Indiana vs Kansas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Indiana or Kansas?
- Kansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $761 runs about 3% below Indiana's $782, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Indiana 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 $31,000 a year in Indiana versus $30,000 in Kansas.
- Which has lower taxes, Indiana or Kansas?
- Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% 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 Indiana/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.