Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $761 in Kansas versus $863 in Oklahoma. Overall, Kansas runs roughly 12% cheaper on rent than Oklahoma, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $63,072 in Kansas and $65,060 in Oklahoma — about 3% higher in Oklahoma. Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
4.5%
+2.0 pp in Kansas
Income Tax (top rate)
5.58%
4.50%
+1.1 pp in Kansas
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$761
$863
+13% in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
$179,500
$215,100
+20% in Oklahoma
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$63,072
$65,060
+3% in Oklahoma
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.0°F
61.5°F
+4.5°F in Oklahoma
Kansas vs Oklahoma — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Kansas or Oklahoma?
- Kansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $761 runs about 12% below Oklahoma's $863, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Kansas than in Oklahoma?
- 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 $35,000 in Oklahoma.
- Which has lower taxes, Kansas or Oklahoma?
- Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Kansas/Oklahoma — 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.