| Wichita, KS | Vail, CO | United States |
Overall | 82.8 | 153.5 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 95.0 | 109.9 | 100 |
Health | 102.9 | 82.3 | 100 |
Housing | 55.1 | 392.5 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $172,400 | $1,530,400 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,350.0% | 9,040.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 80.4 | 82.9 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 118.6 | 154.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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
I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful More
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Vail..pros/ cons
Pros
1. beautiful town 2. very low crime
Cons
1. Ungodly expensive and that's an understatement 2. unless you are rich
and beautiful, this isn't More
Vail is beautiful year round. Fabulous skiing, hiking, fishing, shopping, restaurants, etc. However, the price you pay to live in a resort town is extremely high cost More
Vail is very different that other areas of the U.S. I have lived in Seattle, Los Angeles, Orange County, Austin TX, Monterey CA... and it is another world here. World More
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