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Moving from Florida to Kansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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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
Florida
103.4
Kansas
90.1
Kansas has 13% lower overall price level
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Kansas
71.2
Kansas has 42% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Florida
98.1
Kansas
94.0
Kansas has 4.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Kansas
98.5
Kansas has 2.0% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Florida
15.4 ¢/kWh
Kansas
15.8 ¢/kWh
Kansas has 2.6% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Kansas
98.0
Kansas has 2.7% lower transportation
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Kansas
$238,700
Kansas is 40% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,812/mo
Kansas
$1,079/mo
Kansas is 40% cheaper to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
Florida
91°F
Kansas
89°F
Kansas is 2.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Kansas
21°F
Kansas is 60% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Kansas
55°F
Kansas is 24% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Kansas
217
Kansas has 8.4% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Kansas
32 in
Kansas is 42% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Florida
59
Kansas
80
Kansas has 36% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Florida
0
Kansas
12
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Kansas
16 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas than Florida?

Kansas's overall price level is roughly 90.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.6 for Florida, 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?

Florida tops out at 0% 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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