Quality of Life

Discover the Excitement of Kansas

Sunflower’s service region offers an affordable, relaxed lifestyle with plenty to see and do. Whether you're looking for affordability, entertainment, or a connection to nature, you'll find it here.

quality-of-life-kansas

Cost of Living

Everyday life is more affordable in our communities, where your dollar stretches further than the national average.

  • Overall Costs: Groceries, utilities, and daily needs are significantly below the U.S. average.
  • Local Advantage: Save money without sacrificing quality of life.
  • Community Benefit: Lower costs support families, businesses, and new opportunities.

See Cost of Living Data ↓

Housing Costs

Homeownership is within reach thanks to remarkably affordable housing prices across the region.

  • Housing Index: Local housing costs are far below the national average.
  • Affordability: Families can enjoy larger homes and more land for less.
  • Value: Your housing dollar simply goes further here.

See Housing Cost Data ↓

Top-Notch Education

Small class sizes and attentive teachers help students excel in every community.

  • Personalized Learning: Pupil-to-teacher ratios are consistently lower than the national average.
  • Student Success: More one-on-one attention fosters academic growth.
  • Strong Schools: Communities invest in education to build bright futures.

See Education Data ↓

Recreation & Entertainment

From live performances to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone.

  • Arts & Entertainment: Enjoy concerts, regional theater, art galleries, and unique shopping experiences.
  • Sports: Semi-pro and college sports, auto racing, ATV trails, and top-rated golf courses provide year-round activities.
  • Family Fun: Water parks, rodeos, fairs, and festivals bring the community together for fun and celebration.

Nature & Outdoor Activities

Kansas offers breathtaking landscapes for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

  • Outdoor Recreation: Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, water skiing, and birdwatching.
  • State Parks: Camp, boat, or fish in scenic parks with options ranging from primitive campsites to cozy cabins.
  • Star Gazing: Experience the beauty of clear, open skies perfect for watching sunsets and constellations.

A Rich History

Explore the legacy of the Old West in the Sunflower region.

  • Historical Sites: Visit state and national parks commemorating cattle drives, buffalo hunts, and wagon trains.
  • Museums & Re-enactments: Discover local stories and frontier life through interactive exhibits and events.

Experience the balance of affordability, entertainment, and rich history that makes Kansas a great place to live and work. Let us show you why so many call the Sunflower region home!

Let us help your project thrive. Join the generations of pioneers who built their future in Kansas, America’s Centerpiece.

Cost of Living Index

U.S. average = 100

−19.4% vs US

Dodge City

80.6 index

Everyday costs run about 19.4% lower.

−12.4% vs US

Garden City

87.6 index

Everyday costs run about 12.4% lower.

−18.9% vs US

Scott City

81.1 index

Everyday costs run about 18.9% lower.

−27.3% vs US

Medicine Lodge

72.7 index

Everyday costs run about 27.3% lower.

−19.6% vs US

Liberal

80.4 index

Everyday costs run about 19.6% lower.

−21.9% vs US

Goodland

78.1 index

Everyday costs run about 21.9% lower.

−26.3% vs US

Norton

73.7 index

Everyday costs run about 26.3% lower.

−26.4% vs US

Phillipsburg

73.6 index

Everyday costs run about 26.4% lower.

(100 = National Average. Source: Sperling’s Best Places)

Housing Costs

Your housing dollar stretches further, making homeownership more attainable.

U.S. average = 100

−43.7% vs US

Dodge City

56.3 index

Housing costs run about 43.7% lower.

−20.5% vs US

Garden City

79.5 index

Housing costs run about 20.5% lower.

−50.2% vs US

Scott City

49.8 index

Housing costs run about 50.2% lower.

−69.5% vs US

Medicine Lodge

30.5 index

Housing costs run about 69.5% lower.

−40.4% vs US

Liberal

59.6 index

Housing costs run about 40.4% lower.

−50.5% vs US

Goodland

49.5 index

Housing costs run about 50.5% lower.

−64.6% vs US

Norton

35.4 index

Housing costs run about 64.6% lower.

−68.1% vs US

Phillipsburg

31.9 index

Housing costs run about 68.1% lower.

(100 = National Average. Source: Sperling’s Best Places)

Top-Notch Education

With low pupil-to-teacher ratios, students in our communities receive personalized attention to help them excel.

National average = 16 pupils per teacher

= 16 (national average)

Dodge City

16 students / teacher

Matches the national average.

Lower than US average

Garden City

12.9 students / teacher

Smaller classes: about 3 fewer students per teacher.

Lower than US average

Scott City

11.8 students / teacher

Smaller classes: about 4 fewer students per teacher.

Lower than US average

Medicine Lodge

9 students / teacher

Very small classes: about 7 fewer students per teacher.

Lower than US average

Liberal

14 students / teacher

Slightly smaller classes: about 2 fewer students per teacher.

Lower than US average

Goodland

13.4 students / teacher

Smaller classes: about 3 fewer students per teacher.

Lower than US average

Norton

10.9 students / teacher

Smaller classes: about 5 fewer students per teacher.

Lower than US average

Phillipsburg

10.6 students / teacher

Smaller classes: about 5 fewer students per teacher.

(16 = National Average. Source: Sperling’s Best Places)