| | Nampa, ID | Wichita, KS | United States |
| Overall | 104.6 | 82.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.7 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Health | 101.6 | 102.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 129.7 | 55.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $374,600 | $172,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,160.0% | 10,350.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.3 | 80.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 71.2 | 118.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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We have lived in Arizona (near Phoenix) for 20 years. We are in the process of moving to the Nampa/Caldwell area. Trust me you DO NOT want to come to Arizona for an More
Sales tax is one area that it hard to get used to, taxes here are probably average but I was not used to paying sales tax. After I checked it out against other states More
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Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want More
My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY.
Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails. More
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