Salem, Missouri vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 10.3% more expensive than Salem, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,135 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Salem, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Wichita
than in Salem, Missouri
Salem, MO vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Salem, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher