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Cost of Living in Kansas
2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Kansas (KS).
87.71%
Expense Difficulty
5.32%
Behind on Rent
4.13%
Uninsured
55.32%
Employed
30.43%
AI Usage
$920
Median Rent
41.3%
Cost-Burdened Renters
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Kansas vs. National Average
Expense Difficulty7.3 pts worse
KS: 87.71%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind3.3 pts better
KS: 5.32%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured3.5 pts better
KS: 4.13%
US: 7.67%
Employed1.5 pts worse
KS: 55.32%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage6.0 pts better
KS: 30.43%
US: 24.45%
Cost of Living Overview
Expense Difficulty87.71%
Behind on Rent5.32%
Uninsured4.13%
Employed55.32%
AI Usage30.43%
About This Data
Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Kansas reflect the West North Central division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.