Independence, Missouri vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 4.6% cheaper than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $47,719 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Wichita
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Independence, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower