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Kansas cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Kansas has a cost-of-living index of 87.6 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $43,800, median household income of $75,514, combined average sales tax about 8.69%, and regular gas about $3.634/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index87.6100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$43,800
Median HH income$75,514
Sales tax (comb.)8.69%
Gas (87 octane)$3.634/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityWichita (396,119)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Flat 5.2% (some higher brackets)

Sales tax: 6.5% state (combined avg. ~8.69%)

Major industries: Agriculture (wheat, cattle), aerospace (Wichita), manufacturing, energy

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~92°F (July) · Winter low ~20°F (January)

Culture (context)

Kansas State Capitol / Cosmosphere

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FAQ

What is Kansas's cost of living index?

Kansas's cost-of-living index is 87.6 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Kansas?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $43,800 for Kansas.

What is median household income in Kansas?

Median household income in Kansas is $75,514 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Kansas?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Kansas is 8.69%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Kansas have a state income tax?

State income tax in Kansas: Flat 5.2% (some higher brackets).

What was regular gas in Kansas in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.634 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.