Who’s Moving To and From Kansas?
In the latest Census data (2022), Kansas gained about 3,432 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from Missouri, and the largest number leaving head to Missouri.
Top states moving into Kansas
- Missouri 24,149
- Texas 7,301
- Colorado 6,017
- Oklahoma 5,744
- California 4,999
Where Kansas residents move
- Missouri 22,668
- Texas 10,460
- Colorado 6,190
- Oklahoma 5,364
- California 4,073
Net interstate migration: +3,432 more people moved in than out (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Kansas residents go: the biggest destinations are Missouri, Texas and Colorado. The single largest stream runs to Missouri — about 22,668 people in a year. In total, roughly 89,706 residents left Kansas for another state, versus about 93,138 who moved in.
Who moves to Kansas: the largest inbound flows come from Missouri, Texas and Colorado, led by Missouri with about 24,149 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
Why people come: Kansas is a net magnet, and its profile explains why — a modest tax burden (5.2%–5.6%) and a below-average cost of living let a paycheck stretch further than in the pricier states that feed it. Arrivals from Missouri and other high-cost states are a large part of the story.
Thinking about joining one of these moves? The honest comparison is your full tax-and-cost picture, not one line of it. A move between Kansas and Missouri can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Kansas with any state in the comparison tool, check your take-home pay and cost of living, or see the national picture in the states Americans are fleeing and the state rankings.
Frequently asked questions
- Are people leaving Kansas?
- On net, no — Kansas gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 3,432 in 2022. The most people arrive from Missouri.
- Which state do most people move to from Kansas?
- Missouri is the top destination for people leaving Kansas, with about 22,668 moves in the latest year, followed by Texas and Colorado.
- Which states do people move to Kansas from?
- The largest inbound flows to Kansas come from Missouri, Texas and Colorado, led by Missouri with about 24,149 arrivals.