Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 1.2% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $99,216 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Wichita
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Fort Wayne, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher