Staples, Minnesota vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 10.6% more expensive than Staples, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $55,285 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Staples, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is more expensive than Staples, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
105% more expensive in Wichita
than in Staples, Minnesota
Staples, MN vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Staples, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher