Paducah, Kentucky vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 6.4% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $53,194 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Wichita
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Paducah, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher