Peoria, Illinois vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 10.4% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $110,419 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Wichita
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Peoria, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower