Moving From Arkansas to Kansas With Confidence

Factors that Affect the Cost of Moving from Arkansas to Kansas

Moving costs aren't one-size-fits-all, and a few key details can make your total price go up or down. Here are the most common factors that affect how much your move will cost.

• Timing of your move: Prices tend to spike during peak moving season (especially summer), and moves booked on weekends or at the beginning or end of the month often cost more.
• Professional vs. DIY: Choosing between a DIY move and hiring a full-service mover such as American Van Lines can make a big difference in your overall cost and experience. DIY can cost less upfront, but you'll be on the hook for the packing, heavy lifting, and logistics, while AVL takes care of the hard work for you, making the move smoother, safer, and far less stressful.
• Exact distance: Longer moves generally come with higher quotes, and even small changes in mileage between your current home and your new one can affect the total cost.
• Size of move: The more rooms (and stuff) you're moving, the more labor, time, and truck space you'll need, which usually means a higher overall price.

Climate

Both states see average summer highs around 91°F, so you probably won't need to rethink your summer wardrobe or change up your usual routine. It's an easy transition if you prefer familiar weather day to day.

Economic Opportunities

Kansas has a lot going for job seekers, especially in manufacturing ($27.6 billion), real estate and rental and leasing ($20.2 billion), and professional and business services ($18.1 billion), where high demand can create plenty of openings.

With an average income of $69,747, Kansas may offer higher earning potential than Arkansas, where the average income is $56,335.

Kansas's college graduation rate averages 35.4%, and some of its standout universities are University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Wichita State University.

Demographic Info

Kansas has 2,940,546 residents, which is less than Arkansas's 3,067,732. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female. Kansas's crime index is 24.07, reflecting the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in the state.

Fun & Recreation

From Wichita, Kansas City, and Overland Park, there's lots to do in Kansas, including outdoor recreation opportunities at Ernie Miller Nature Center, Coronado Heights, and Lewis & Clark Historic Park at Kaw Point. For the arts and culture fans, Kansas has plenty of spots like Evel Knievel Museum, Old Cowtown Museum, and Boot Hill Museum.

Sports enthusiasts can cheer on Sporting Kansas City (MLS), Wichita Thunder (ECHL), and Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Central). Families and single people alike can get to know the state by visiting Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Sedgwick County Zoo, and Botanica, The Wichita Gardens.