Olympia, Washington vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 27.1% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,461 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Wichita
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Olympia, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower