KANSAS CITY, Mo. It is located between St. Louis and Kansas City, and is home to 132,000 people, which is slightly larger than Lawrence, Kansas. The median price of a home is $270,000, which is 26% below the national median, and slightly cheaper than Lawrence. Pros:The Forbes ranking shows the median home price in Lawrence is $248,000, which is 25% below the national median, and is good news for retirees. The ranking also points out the state of Kansas taxes Social Security benefits if the federal adjusted gross income is above $75,000.

Source: Forbes May 16, 2023 23:05 UTC