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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Lenexa, KS โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Kansas City, MO area

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You'd spend $2.1K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $175.4K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 28.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,118
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$25.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Lenexa, KS

Population:59K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$442K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:128
Median Home:$513K

Lenexa, KS

The Sunflower State

59K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 59K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Lenexa, KS vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 79.9%
Lenexa, KS
$1,806
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,443
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 26.1%
Lenexa, KS
$1,159
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$303
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 15.9%
Lenexa, KS
$1,532
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$243
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 11.1%
Lenexa, KS
$927
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$102
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 6.6%
Lenexa, KS
$593
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$39.20
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 0.7%
Lenexa, KS
$523
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$3.68
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Lenexa, KS has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,045
To$1,720
โ†‘ $675
1 Bed
From$1,146
To$1,840
โ†‘ $694
2 Bed
From$1,296
To$2,190
โ†‘ $894
3 Bed
From$1,689
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,181
Lenexa, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,800/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,538
Monthly in Lenexa, KS
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,127
Difference

Home Values

Lenexa
Denver
$442K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +4.3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +38.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$374K - $662K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 16% more expensive than Lenexa

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $1.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$152
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.2%
Rate difference

Lenexa, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Lenexa, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Lenexa
Denver
46 Good
Air Quality
55 Moderate
59.3%
Good Air Days
35.2%
97 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
44 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
44 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Kansas and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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