How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Kansas?

GSA lodging allowances in Kansas range by destination; in Kansas City / Overland Park the FY2026 allowance works out to about $4,104 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,275.

Does Kansas tax travel nurse income?

Graduated income tax up to 5.58%. Stipends within GSA limits are typically tax-free; wages are taxed where you work — talk to a tax professional about your situation.

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Travel Nurse Pay in Kansas

Graduated income tax up to 5.58%

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 1 Kansas destination. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.

Destination	Lodging /mo	Median rent	M&IE (13 wk)	13-week surplus
Kansas City / Overland Park	$4,104	$1,275	$7,280	$8,487

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Surplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology