Salem, North Carolina vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 1.9% more expensive than Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,404 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Wichita
than in Salem, North Carolina
Salem, NC vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Salem, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher