Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 19.0% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $40,476 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Wichita
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Valparaiso, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower