Detroit, Michigan vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 8.0% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,998 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% cheaper in Wichita
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Detroit, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  54.9% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher