Lakin, Kansas vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 4.6% more expensive than Lakin, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $66,954 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakin, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Lakin, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Wichita
than in Lakin, Kansas
Lakin, KS vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Lakin, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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