Wichita, Kansas vs. Altadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altadena, California is 146.3% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $123,162 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
532% more expensive in Altadena
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Altadena, CA
Compared to Wichita, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  547.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  98.4% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher