San Jose, California vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 62.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $10,020 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Wichita
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to San Jose, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower