Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $761 in Kansas versus $1,206 in Nevada. Overall, Kansas runs roughly 37% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $63,072 in Kansas and $78,448 in Nevada — about 20% higher in Nevada. Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
6.85%
+0.3 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
5.58%
None
+5.6 pp in Kansas
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$761
$1,206
+58% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$179,500
$465,000
+159% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$63,072
$78,448
+24% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.0°F
68.4°F
+11.4°F in Nevada
Kansas vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Kansas or Nevada?
- Kansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $761 runs about 37% below Nevada's $1,206, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Kansas than in Nevada?
- 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 $48,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, Kansas or Nevada?
- Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Kansas/Nevada — 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.