Seattle, Washington vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 51.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,041 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Wichita
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Seattle, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower