Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Minnesota vs Wichita, Kansas


The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 11.9% more expensive than Austin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $55,967 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Austin, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Wichita
than in Austin, Minnesota
Austin, MN vs Wichita, KS
Compared to Austin, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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