Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Wichita, Kansas


The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 15.3% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $42,368 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Wichita
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Wichita, KS
Compared to Johnston, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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