Palo Alto, California vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 81.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,969 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Wichita
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Palo Alto, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower