Kansas
Moderate tax burden · COL index 86
Wins 7 categories
Wyoming
Low tax burden · COL index 101
Wins 6 categories
Wyoming has no state income tax. Kansas's top rate is 5.7%. Cost of living in Wyoming (index 101) runs 17% higher than Kansas (index 86). Property taxes are meaningfully different: Kansas averages 1.24% annually vs Wyoming's 0.55%. The median home in Wyoming costs $350K vs $220K in Kansas.
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Is moving to Wyoming a good idea?
We made a very similar move ourselves, so I'll give you the real version. Wyoming pros: Slower pace, a lot more space, and access to the outdoors is hard to beat. Cost of living can be lower depending on where you land, and there's no state income tax. A lot of people come here for a quieter, more grounded lifestyle.
Which part of Kansas is the best to live in?
The three best cities to live in Kansas are Olathe, Overland Park and Shawnee, all in Johnson County, says U.S. News & World Report.
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How much money do you need to live comfortably in Kansas?
A single person with no children needs an annual salary of $48,000, while a single parent with one child requires $82,000. For households with two adults and one child, the livable wage is $77,000 when only one adult works and $94,000 when both adults work.