Parsons, Kansas vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 27.9% more expensive than Parsons, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,950 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Parsons, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Parsons, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Wichita
than in Parsons, Kansas
Parsons, KS vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Parsons, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher