Washington, District of Columbia vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 45.8% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $56,892 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Wichita
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Washington, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower