Wichita, Kansas vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 26.1% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,051 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Ellensburg
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Wichita, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher