Charleston, West Virginia vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 0.9% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,242 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Wichita
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Charleston, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher