Alameda, California vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 61.1% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $27,977 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Wichita
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Alameda, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower