Cost of Living in Kansas
Based on 1 city we track in Kansas.
Cost of living in Kansas is shaped mostly by rent across the 1 city we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $761 a month — 28% lower than the $1,052 median across the 51 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $63,072, 6% lower than the $67,043 median across the states we track. Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$761
Median Home Value
$179,500
Median Income
$63,072
Avg Temperature
57.0°F
Medians across the Kansas cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
6.5%
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 5.58%
Cities in Kansas
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Kansas cost of living — FAQ
- Is Kansas expensive to live in?
- Kansas is among the more affordable of the 51 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $761 ranks #49 of 51 and is 28% lower than the $1,052 median.
- What is the average rent in Kansas?
- Across the 1 city we track in Kansas, average rent runs a studio around $726, a one-bedroom around $761, a two-bedroom around $976, a three-bedroom around $1,199 per month (US Census ACS).
- What is the median home price in Kansas?
- The median home value across the cities we track in Kansas is $179,500 — 38% lower than the $287,500 median across the states we track.
- Does Kansas have a state income tax?
- Yes — Kansas's top state income tax rate is 5.58% (most filers pay less than the top rate). Its state sales tax rate is 6.5%; local jurisdictions may add more.
- How much do you need to earn to live in Kansas?
- To keep a one-bedroom rent of $761 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $30,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Kansas is $63,072.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).