Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $761 in Kansas versus $854 in Louisiana. Overall, Kansas runs roughly 11% cheaper on rent than Louisiana, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $63,072 in Kansas and $49,944 in Louisiana — about 21% higher in Kansas. Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
5%
+1.5 pp in Kansas
Income Tax (top rate)
5.58%
3.00%
+2.6 pp in Kansas
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$761
$854
+12% in Louisiana
Median Home Value
$179,500
$224,500
+25% in Louisiana
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$63,072
$49,944
+21% in Kansas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.0°F
68.5°F
+11.5°F in Louisiana
Kansas vs Louisiana — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Kansas or Louisiana?
- Kansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $761 runs about 11% below Louisiana's $854, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Kansas than in Louisiana?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $30,000 a year in Kansas versus $34,000 in Louisiana.
- Which has lower taxes, Kansas or Louisiana?
- Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Louisiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.00% and a 5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Kansas/Louisiana — 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.