Cheapest Places to Live in Kansas (2026)
Looking for the most affordable cities in Kansas? We ranked 9 Kansas cities by median home value. The cheapest is Topeka (~$161,000); the Kansas median is $178,000.
Most affordable cities in Kansas
Ranked by median home value, lowest first:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topeka | $161,000 | $127 |
| 2 | Kansas City | $200,000 | $156 |
| 3 | Wichita | $238,000 | $144 |
| 4 | Eskridge | $261,000 | $234 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $320,500 | $199 |
| 6 | Overland Park | $477,500 | $216 |
| 7 | Shawnee | $484,000 | $211 |
| 8 | Lenexa | $513,500 | $263 |
| 9 | Leawood | $785,000 | $259 |
Most expensive cities in Kansas
The priciest Kansas markets by median home value:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leawood | $785,000 | $259 |
| 2 | Lenexa | $513,500 | $263 |
| 3 | Shawnee | $484,000 | $211 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $477,500 | $216 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $320,500 | $199 |
| 6 | Eskridge | $261,000 | $234 |
| 7 | Wichita | $238,000 | $144 |
| 8 | Kansas City | $200,000 | $156 |
| 9 | Topeka | $161,000 | $127 |
How we rank Kansas cities
Rankings use the typical (median) home value for each city from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research). Affordability also depends on incomes, taxes, and cost of living — see each city page for local detail. Directional estimates, not appraisals.
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Kansas affordability: FAQ
What is the cheapest place to live in Kansas? +
Based on median home value, Topeka is among the most affordable cities in Kansas, with a typical home around $161,000 — well below the Kansas median of $178,000.
What is the most expensive city in Kansas? +
By median home value, Leawood is among the priciest in Kansas, with a typical home around $785,000.
Is Kansas an affordable place to live? +
The median home value in Kansas is about $178,000 (38% more affordable than the U.S. median of $289,000), but prices vary widely by city — from around $161,000 to $785,000.