Ways Kansas is stealing the spotlight with recent top rankings
These curated articles highlight Kansas earning recent top rankings in various nationwide categories. They focus on the state's affordability, liveability, notable local businesses and cultural or historic appeal.
NO. 1: THE COST OF LIVING IN WICHITA IS ONE OF THE LOWEST IN THE US, REALTOR.COM LIST SAYS
See where Wichita ranked on Realtor.com’s affordable cost of living ranking. | Published November 1, 2024 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 2: POLLEN GOT YA DOWN? ONCE AGAIN, KANSAS IS HOME TO THE WORST CITY IN THE US FOR ALLERGIES
Think you’re ready for spring? Think again. | Published March 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 3: WICHITA, 2 OTHER KANSAS SPOTS NAMED AMONG 100 BEST US CITIES TO LIVE IN THIS YEAR
This ranking gave a “livability” score to American cities based on amenities, housing, cost of living and more. | Published April 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 4: $1.59 BURGER JOINT IS KANSAS’ MOST ‘DEVOTION-WORTHY’ DESTINATION, NEW SURVEY SAYS
This Kansas burger spot dates back to 1922. | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 5: KANSAS IS HOME TO ONE OF AMERICA’S ‘BEST HISTORIC SMALL TOWNS,’ USA TODAY SAYS
The city has about 6,400 people and is home to rich Wild West history. | Published May 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Aaron Mudd
NO. 6: YELP SAYS WICHITA SPOT IS THE BEST DINER IN KANSAS RIGHT NOW. WHERE TO FIND IT
Yelp just released a roundup of the most popular diners in Kansas this October, and one Wichita staple made the top spot. | Published October 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
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