Monterey, California vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 53.3% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $34,991 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Wichita
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Monterey, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower