Salinas, California vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 41.9% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $29,039 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Wichita
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Salinas, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower