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Moving from Arkansas to Kansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living. vs. Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

Kansas has an overall price level 90.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Arkansas
86.9
Kansas
90.1
Kansas has 3.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Arkansas
58.2
Kansas
71.2
Kansas has 22% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arkansas
96.7
Kansas
97.5
Kansas has 0.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Arkansas
98.0
Kansas
98.5
Electricity rate
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Kansas has 13% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Arkansas
97.4
Kansas
98.0
Kansas has 0.6% higher transportation
Median home value
Arkansas
$215,600
Kansas
$238,700
Kansas is 11% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arkansas
$794/mo
Kansas
$861/mo
Kansas is 8.4% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Arkansas
92°F
Kansas
89°F
Kansas is 3.3% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Arkansas
30°F
Kansas
21°F
Kansas is 30% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arkansas
61°F
Kansas
55°F
Kansas is 9.9% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arkansas
217
Kansas
217
Annual precipitation
Arkansas
51 in
Kansas
32 in
Kansas is 39% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Arkansas
42
Kansas
38
Kansas has 9.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Arkansas
3 in
Kansas
16 in
Kansas is 433% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas than Arkansas?

Kansas's overall price level is roughly 90.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.1 for Arkansas — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Arkansas tops out at 3.9% income tax. Kansas tops out at 5.58%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Kansas?

Most Kansas residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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