Wichita, Kansas vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 33.2% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $66,605 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Wichita, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher