Kansas is known as the Sunflower State, and if you're looking for retirement, it can make your golden years as golden as the sunflower itself. If you don't like hills, Kansas has flat land with gorgeous views. It's ideal to retire to a home with an incredible view. In Kansas, the weather can be a little hot in summer and cold in winter, but otherwise, it's relatively balanced if you know what to expect. If you want a taste of the old frontier, you will love retiring to Kansas. Now, let's look at the cost of living in this state to see why.
Find senior living in Kansas
Or describe what you needand our AI helps narrow down.
Seniors love moving to Kansas because its cost of living is 11% below the national average. Housing is significantly lower in Kansas, 30% below the average cost, and the median home cost is nearly half. The only part where Kansas is slightly higher than the national average is in the utility department, but the price is only 0.1% more than the national average. It's easy to find a large home with a lot of land in this state, so if you want to move to Kansas, that's one perk that you will want to consider.
Cost-of-living indices
100 = US average. Higher means more expensive.
Housing & rent
Statewide medians and averages.
Whether you're comparing options for a parent or planning ahead for yourself, here's where to start by care level.
Assisted living provides personal care, meals, and daily support for seniors who need help with everyday tasks but not full medical supervision.
Memory care is a specialized type of senior living for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other cognitive decline.
Independent living is community housing for active seniors who want amenities, social life, and freedom from home upkeep without daily personal-care services.
Home care brings personal-care services and companionship into the senior's own home rather than moving them into a community.
A skilled nursing facility (SNF, often called a nursing home) provides 24-hour licensed medical care and rehabilitation for seniors with serious health conditions.
Senior apartments are age-restricted rental homes - typically for residents 55+ or 62+ - designed for older adults who live independently.
Browse by city
Hand-picked from our directory
Leawood, KS
3.8 · 37 reviews
Kansas City, KS
4.3 · 31 reviews
Overland Park, KS
4.1 · 29 reviews
Wichita, KS
4.0 · 25 reviews
Leawood, KS
4.4 · 24 reviews
Topeka, KS
4.1 · 24 reviews
Caregivers who come to you
Manhattan, KS
4.6 · 92 reviews
Wichita, KS
4.5 · 89 reviews
Overland Park, KS
4.6 · 83 reviews
Overland Park, KS
4.6 · 82 reviews
Lenexa, KS
4.4 · 36 reviews
Wichita, KS
4.8 · 25 reviews
Get matched
Tell us the city and care level you're considering. We'll send pricing and availability for Kansas communities that match. No phone calls until you ask.
Loading the matching form…
Powered by SilverAssist. By submitting this form you agree to our privacy policy.
Guides for families
Resource library
The enhanced premium tax credits that held down Affordable Care Act premiums from 2021 through 2025 have expired, and Congress has not renewed them for 2027. The 400 percent subsidy cliff is back, and adults 50 to 64 face the steepest increases. Here is what changed and what to do during open enrollment.
Resource library
If you claim Social Security early and keep working, 2027 lets you earn more before any benefit is held back. The under-full-retirement-age limit rises to $25,560 a year. Here is how the earnings test works, what counts as earnings, and why the money that is withheld is not actually gone.
Resource library
For two years, a federal program quietly held down the premiums on stand-alone Medicare drug plans. It ends with the 2027 plan year, which is why some Part D premiums could jump more this Open Enrollment than they have recently. Here is what changed, who is affected, and how to protect your drug costs before December 7.
Buying guide
Learn how to interpret weight and BMI charts for women over 50, 60, and 70, including their limits. Understand why muscle mass, bone health, and changes in weight deserve attention alongside the number on your scale.
Savings
Compare eight dating platforms for older adults, including free features, messaging limits, and paid upgrades. Learn what to check before signing up so a free account doesn’t lead to unexpected charges.
Buying guide
Compare eight streaming services for seniors by cost, captions, available shows, and ease of setup. Learn what to check before replacing cable, including device compatibility, subscription extras, and discount eligibility.
More beyond care: all savings guides and all buying guides.
