Shawnee
#1 Best City 72
Shawnee
Kansas, USA
SafetyA
CostB-
Growth76
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$95,400
Cost of Living98/100
State Profile
Kansas City Intelligence
Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Kansas.
Kansas, known as the "Sunflower State," offers a blend of rural charm and urban development, characterized by friendly communities and a relaxed pace of life. Its economy is diverse, with major industries including agriculture (a leading producer of wheat, corn, and sorghum), aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and professional services. Living in Kansas is generally affordable, with a cost of living approximately 10-15% lower than the national average, particularly for housing. The state experiences four distinct seasons with warm to hot summers, mild to cold winters, and moderate humidity, though it is prone to severe weather like thunderstorms and tornadoes, especially in spring and early summer.
20
Cities
$65K
Avg Salary
95
Avg Cost Index
Shawnee
Top City
About Kansas
Kansas is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica.
The average cost index across its cities is 95,
with average salaries around $64,647.
Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.
Cities in Kansas
Olathe
#2 Best City 71
Olathe
Kansas, USA
SafetyA-
CostB-
Growth77
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$95,500
Cost of Living98/100
Derby
#3 Best City 71
Derby
Kansas, USA
SafetyA-
CostB
Growth74
Avg. Rent$1,250
Median Income$82,500
Cost of Living92/100
Overland Park
#4 Best City 70
Overland Park
Kansas, USA
SafetyA
CostC+
Growth78
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$95,450
Cost of Living102/100
Hays
#5 Best City 68
Hays
Kansas, USA
SafetyA-
CostB
Growth68
Avg. Rent$850
Median Income$58,500
Cost of Living88/100
Salina
#6 Best City 66
Salina
Kansas, USA
SafetyC
CostB+
Growth65
Avg. Rent$920
Median Income$61,783
Cost of Living82/100
Garden City
#7 Best City 65
Garden City
Kansas, USA
SafetyB
CostB
Growth70
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$61,200
Cost of Living88/100
Manhattan
#8 Best City 65
Manhattan
Kansas, USA
SafetyA-
CostB-
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,100
Median Income$62,500
Cost of Living95/100
Leawood
#9 Best City 65
Leawood
Kansas, USA
SafetyA+
CostC-
Growth76
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$165,000
Cost of Living125/100
Dodge City
#10 Best City 64
Dodge City
Kansas, USA
SafetyB
CostB
Growth69
Avg. Rent$850
Median Income$61,200
Cost of Living88/100
Hutchinson
#11 Best City 64
Hutchinson
Kansas, USA
SafetyB
CostB+
Growth66
Avg. Rent$850
Median Income$53,500
Cost of Living82/100
Emporia
#12 Best City 63
Emporia
Kansas, USA
SafetyB
CostB
Growth68
Avg. Rent$850
Median Income$53,500
Cost of Living86/100
Lawrence
#13 Best City 63
Lawrence
Kansas, USA
SafetyB
CostB-
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,150
Median Income$65,400
Cost of Living94/100
Prairie Village
#14 Best City 63
Prairie Village
Kansas, USA
SafetyA
CostC-
Growth74
Avg. Rent$1,800
Median Income$113,530
Cost of Living125/100
Leavenworth
#15 Best City 62
Leavenworth
Kansas, USA
SafetyB
CostB
Growth68
Avg. Rent$1,150
Median Income$68,000
Cost of Living92/100
Wichita
#16 Best City 61
Wichita
Kansas, USA
SafetyC+
CostB
Growth68
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$65,200
Cost of Living88/100
Lenexa
#17 Best City 61
Lenexa
Kansas, USA
SafetyB+
CostC
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,890
Median Income$103,239
Cost of Living111/100
Junction City
#18 Best City 58
Junction City
Kansas, USA
SafetyC+
CostB
Growth64
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$53,500
Cost of Living88/100
Kansas City
#19 Best City 56
Kansas City
Kansas, USA
SafetyC+
CostB
Growth65
Avg. Rent$1,231
Median Income$56,120
Cost of Living89/100
Topeka
#20 Best City 49
Topeka
Kansas, USA
SafetyF
CostB
Growth58
Avg. Rent$900
Median Income$69,888
Cost of Living86/100
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