| | Wichita, KS | Odessa, TX | United States |
| Overall | 82.8 | 84.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.0 | 93.7 | 100 |
| Health | 102.9 | 112.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 55.1 | 60.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $172,400 | $193,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,350.0% | 9,830.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.4 | 83.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 118.6 | 83.6 | 100 |
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Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want More
My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY.
Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails. More
I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful More
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You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on More
I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids.
No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't More
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