Kansas taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Kansas. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

Income tax up to 5.7%. Property tax above average. SS exemption for AGI under $75k.
Effective property tax
1.34%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
5.7%
Sales tax (state)
6.50%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

Kansas’s effective property tax rate is approximately 1.34% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $4,690/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 5.7%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 6.50%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.

Top cities in Kansas

Wichita · pop 400,991 · momentum 71

Overland Park · pop 202,893 · momentum 72

Kansas City · pop 156,752 · momentum 68

Olathe · pop 149,035 · momentum 75

Topeka · pop 125,467 · momentum 63

Lawrence · pop 97,271 · momentum 73

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Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.