Alva, Oklahoma vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 11.5% more expensive than Alva, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $55,738 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alva, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Alva, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Wichita
than in Alva, Oklahoma
Alva, OK vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Alva, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower