Kansas City, Kansas

📍 👥 Pop. 155,438 🏠 ZIP 66101
79
/100
ReloCompare™
Median Income
$56,120
per household/year
Home Value
$133,800
median
Rent
$1,044
per month
Unemployment
3.8%
vs 3.7% national
Air Quality
30
Good
Internet
N/A
Mbps max • No fiber

📋 Living in Kansas City, KS — Overview

Top Rated Very Affordable Mild Summers Clean Air

Kansas City, Kansas earns a strong ReloCompare™ score of 79.8/100, placing it among the top-rated cities in our analysis. With 155,438 residents, it's a mid-size city that balances urban amenities with a more manageable pace of life. Housing is notably affordable here — the home price-to-income ratio of 2.4x is well below the national average, making homeownership realistic for many residents. The area has seen 13 federally declared disasters over 20 years, representing moderate natural risk.

💰 Exceptional value — top-tier affordability score

Score Breakdown

💰 Affordability
100
Home Value: $133,800
Rent: $1,044/mo
Electricity: ¢/kWh
💼 Job Market
70
Unemployment: 3.8%
Median Income: $56,120
Job Growth: % YoY
🌡️ Climate
50
Summer High: °F
Winter Low: °F
Sunny Days: /year
🌿 Environment
100
Air Quality: AQI 30 (Good)
Toxic Sites: 0 in area
Water: No violations ✓
🌐 Infrastructure
50
Internet: N/A Mbps
Fiber: Not available
Solar: kWh/m²/day
⚠️ Natural Risks
95
Disasters (20yr): 13
Flood Zone: None
Earthquake: Low
💰 Affordability Analysis: Kansas City stands out as highly affordable — the home price-to-income ratio of 2.4x is well below the national median of roughly 5x. Renters spend about 22% of household income on housing, leaving more room for savings and discretionary spending.
🌿 Environment Analysis: Air quality in Kansas City is excellent with a current AQI of 30 — well within EPA's "Good" range, ideal for outdoor exercise and those with respiratory sensitivities.
⚠️ Safety Analysis: With 13 federal disaster declarations in 20 years, natural disaster risk in Kansas City is elevated. Budget for comprehensive insurance and consider flood zone status.
📊 See Full City Rankings →

🚚 Planning to Move to Kansas City?

Compare quotes from top-rated moving companies and save up to 40%

Get Free Moving Quotes →

🎯 What Makes Kansas City Stand Out

Kansas City's strongest attributes are affordability and environment, where it outperforms many comparable cities. Overall, Kansas City may be the best fit for budget-conscious families, safety-conscious retirees.


Fatal error: Uncaught TypeError: render_city_compare_widget(): Argument #2 ($all_cities_json) must be of type array, string given, called in /www/wwwroot/relocompare.com/templates/city.php on line 640 and defined in /www/wwwroot/relocompare.com/includes/ux.php:30 Stack trace: #0 /www/wwwroot/relocompare.com/templates/city.php(640): render_city_compare_widget() #1 /www/wwwroot/relocompare.com/public/index.php(49): include('...') #2 {main} thrown in /www/wwwroot/relocompare.com/includes/ux.php on line 30