Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 37.3% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,171 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Wichita
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Lake Stevens, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.6% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower