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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Lenexa, KS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Kansas City, MO area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.1K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,506
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.1K
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

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$367K

Lenexa, KS

The Sunflower State

59K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Tampa, FL

The Sunshine State

385K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major Tampa Bay area
  • •No state income tax
  • •Growing tech scene

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyHealthcareTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Lenexa, KS vs Tampa, FL

🏠Housing
↑ 49.7%
Lenexa, KS
$1,806
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$897
more
📦Other
↑ 18.0%
Lenexa, KS
$1,532
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$276
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 10.8%
Lenexa, KS
$1,159
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$125
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 10.0%
Lenexa, KS
$927
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$92.49
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 9.7%
Lenexa, KS
$523
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$50.96
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 3.8%
Lenexa, KS
$593
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$22.76
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,045
To$1,850
↑ $805
1 Bed
From$1,146
To$1,960
↑ $814
2 Bed
From$1,296
To$2,290
↑ $994
3 Bed
From$1,689
To$2,930
↑ $1,241
Lenexa, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080–$1,800/mo

Tampa, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,410–$2,550/mo

💡 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
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,419
Difference

Home Values

Lenexa
Tampa
$442K
Median Value
$367K
↑ +4.3%
YoY Change
↓ -4%
↑ +38.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +42.1%
$374K - $662K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 17% less expensive than Lenexa

Calculate payment - LenexaCalculate payment - Tampa

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$702
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
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

Tampa, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Lenexa, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Tampa, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 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
Tampa
46 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
59.3%
Good Air Days
52.5%
97 High
Climate Risk
99 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌅🌀
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Kansas and Florida on TaxTakeHome.com

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