Wichita, Kansas vs. New Ulm, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Ulm, Minnesota is 5.3% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $20,272 in New Ulm, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Ulm, Minnesota is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in New Ulm
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. New Ulm, MN
Compared to Wichita, New Ulm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher