Kansas Cities: Cost of Living, Housing & Rankings

5 cities tracked in Kansas — median home value is 49% below the national median; median rent is 25% below the national median.

$166,400
Median Home Value
-49% vs national
$1,044/mo
Median Rent
-25% vs national
$60,712
Median Household Income
-16% vs national

Most Affordable to Buy

#CityValue
1Topeka, KS2.3× incomeaffordable
2Kansas City, KS2.4× incomeaffordable
3Wichita, KS2.7× incomeaffordable
4Olathe, KS2.9× incomeaffordable
5Overland Park, KS3.6× incomebalanced

Lowest Monthly Rent

#CityValue
1Wichita, KS$915/mo rent
2Topeka, KS$926/mo rent
3Kansas City, KS$1,044/mo rent
4Olathe, KS$1,229/mo rent
5Overland Park, KS$1,378/mo rent

Highest Median Household Income

#CityValue
1Olathe, KS$108,077 median income
2Overland Park, KS$100,876 median income
3Wichita, KS$60,712 median income
4Kansas City, KS$56,120 median income
5Topeka, KS$54,052 median income

All Cities in Kansas

See population rankings & city comparisons in Kansas →

CityPopulationMedian Home ValueLinks
Wichita, KS395,951$166,400Salary Needed
Overland Park, KS196,676$361,800Salary Needed
Kansas City, KS155,438$133,800Salary Needed
Olathe, KS142,114$317,900Salary Needed
Topeka, KS126,431$124,700Salary Needed