Ellensburg, Washington vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 20.7% cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,443 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Wichita
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Ellensburg, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower