Downtown Wichita, KS in the evening with full moon.
Mid-Sized Urban

Big-Time Spirit, Small-Town Charm

The Best of Both Worlds

When you’re looking for bustle without the hustle, our mid-sized urban communities give you the best of both worlds. Find big-city opportunities and small-town charm in cities like Wichita and Topeka, where you’ll get less commotion and more culture, all at an affordable cost. Eat well, play hard and live better — discover a Kansas you never knew you left behind. What are you waiting for?

Facts & Rankings

#4

Best Cost of Living for Young People (Topeka)

WalletHub, 2023
#11

Best Mid-Sized Cities for Gen Z (Wichita)

Commercial Cafe, 2024
#4

Best US City for Highly Paid Entry-Level Jobs (Kansas City, KS)

Visual Capitalist, 2024
4th Best

City To Move To in 2024 (Wichita)

Forbes, 2024
Mid-Sized Urban

Kansas Communities

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Choose Wichita

#RelentlesslyOriginal

Choose Wichita
Salina's Artwork Alley Murals in Downtown Salina

Imagine

Yourself in Salina

Imagine Salina
Groups of people sit outside the brick Bradley's corner cafe under colorful umbrellas.

Choose Topeka

Make it Yours

Choose Topeka
Woman smiles holding a rib in a western-looking restaurant.

Think KC

KC Area Development Council

Think KC

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