Artesia, New Mexico vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 9.2% more expensive than Artesia, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,618 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Artesia, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Artesia, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Wichita
than in Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia, NM vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Artesia, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher