Northwood, Iowa vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 10.4% more expensive than Northwood, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,210 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Northwood, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Northwood, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Wichita
than in Northwood, Iowa
Northwood, IA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Northwood, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% higher
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher