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Moving from Ohio to Kansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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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
Ohio
92.8
Kansas
90.1
Kansas has 2.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Kansas
71.2
Kansas has 2.5% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Kansas
97.5
Kansas has 0.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Kansas
98.5
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Kansas has 18% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Kansas
98.0
Kansas has 0.5% lower transportation
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Kansas
$238,700
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Kansas
$861/mo
Kansas is 1.9% cheaper 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
Ohio
84°F
Kansas
89°F
Kansas is 6.0% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Kansas
21°F
Avg annual temperature
Ohio
51°F
Kansas
55°F
Kansas is 6.2% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Ohio
178
Kansas
217
Kansas has 22% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
40 in
Kansas
32 in
Kansas is 21% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Ohio
42
Kansas
38
Kansas has 9.5% lower AQI
Snow / year
Ohio
25 in
Kansas
16 in
Kansas is 36% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas than Ohio?

Kansas's overall price level is roughly 90.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

Ohio tops out at 2.75% 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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