Most Affordable Cities in Kansas

The cheapest cities to live in Kansas ranked by median rent, home values, and more.

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value Population
1 Hutchinson, KS $883 $58,801 $122,600 39,837
2 Salina, KS $911 $60,624 $164,500 46,432
3 Topeka, KS $947 $55,902 $130,600 126,103
4 Wichita, KS $960 $63,072 $179,500 396,488
5 Dodge City, KS $982 $67,958 $122,800 27,652
6 Garden City, KS $990 $72,511 $186,200 27,781
7 Manhattan, KS $1,019 $58,441 $243,700 53,951
8 Lawrence, KS $1,054 $62,838 $269,500 95,459
9 Kansas City, KS $1,073 $59,183 $147,100 154,776
10 Derby, KS $1,082 $82,089 $221,600 25,801
11 Leavenworth, KS $1,135 $71,239 $176,000 37,176
12 Shawnee, KS $1,233 $106,312 $332,900 68,175
13 Olathe, KS $1,314 $112,232 $340,600 143,720
14 Lenexa, KS $1,429 $102,344 $368,800 57,986
15 Overland Park, KS $1,455 $103,838 $384,400 197,199
16 Leawood, KS $1,753 $184,976 $620,400 33,844

Key Takeaways

  • Hutchinson, KS ranks #1 with a median rent of $883.
  • The top 5 cities are: Hutchinson, KS; Salina, KS; Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS; Dodge City, KS.
  • Median household income in the #1 city is $58,801, with a population of 39,837.

Methodology

Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.

Read our full methodologyVerify at data.census.gov