Lancaster, California vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 29.0% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $34,059 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Wichita
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Lancaster, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower