Rent, home prices, and cost of living in Kansas
Kansas is not one housing market. Compare renter and buyer costs, then filter 65 cities by the constraints that matter to your move.
Major cities in Kansas
Tax context: top income-tax rate 5.7%, estimated combined sales tax 8.71%, property-tax proxy 1.41%. Use the dedicated tax tool for an income scenario.
Data boundary: city housing and income use committed Zillow/Census inputs; non-housing costs use BEA regional proxies; mortgage estimates use the committed FRED benchmark. Tax values are state context, not an individual filing or parcel bill.
Frequently asked questions about Kansas
Kansas housing questions
What is the most affordable city to live in Kansas?+
Among the cities we track, Coffeyville stands out as the most affordable option in Kansas. The median home value there is $55,600, and monthly rent typically runs around $715. The local median household income is $41,901, which tends to go further here than in much of the state.
What is the most expensive city in Kansas?+
Leawood is currently the priciest market in KS. Homes there are valued at a median of $620,400, and renters can expect to pay around $1,753/month. Incomes are higher too — the median household earns $184,976 — but whether that fully offsets the cost premium depends on your lifestyle.
How are taxes in Kansas?+
Kansas uses an approximate state-income-tax planning model; 5.7% is top marginal-rate context. The state-level effective owner-occupied property-tax proxy is 1.41% and is not an individual bill. State plus average local sales-tax context is 8.71%.
How much does housing vary across Kansas?+
There's a huge range. In Coffeyville, the median home costs around $55,600. In Leawood, that number jumps to $620,400 — roughly 10x more. Rents follow a similar pattern: approximately $715/month vs. $1,753/month. Where you choose to settle within KS can make a dramatic difference in your monthly budget.
Is Kansas a good state to move to?+
It depends on your priorities and budget. Kansas has a wide range of living costs depending on the city. Typical home values range from around $55,600 in lower-cost tracked places to $620,400 in higher-cost tracked places. Use the city comparison tool to compare housing, rent, state-level tax proxies, and everyday cost pressure across locations in KS.