Liberal, Kansas vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 10.1% more expensive than Liberal, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $77,085 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Liberal, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Liberal, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Wichita
than in Liberal, Kansas
Liberal, KS vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Liberal, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher