Katy, Texas vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 22.9% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,527 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Wichita
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Katy, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower