| | Wichita, KS | Colorado Springs, CO | United States |
| Overall | 82.8 | 110.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.0 | 98.4 | 100 |
| Health | 102.9 | 82.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 55.1 | 140.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $172,400 | $440,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,350.0% | 9,240.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.4 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 118.6 | 132.6 | 100 |
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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
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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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Moved here from san diego. All expenses went up with exception to gas. San diego may not have an affordable housing market, but with all others equal san diego is still More
Moved here in the summer from one of the hottest places on earth and my quality of life has gone up dramatically. I can walk outside, there are enormous mountains to More
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