Wichita, Kansas vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 23.8% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $37,132 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Dallas
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Wichita, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher