Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Low costs, short commutes, and steady Plains economies that reward saving.
1. Wichita: Cheapest big city
2. Topeka: Best for state jobs
3. Lawrence: Best college-town value
4. Manhattan: Best for families
5. Salina: Cheapest overall
6. Hutchinson: Best small city
7. Olathe: Best Kansas City suburb value
8. Pittsburg: Best for affordability
Kansas is a budget mover state: low rents, affordable homes, and short commutes across the board. College towns and aviation hubs add real jobs. Here are the 8 cheapest places to live in Kansas, ranked.