Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 1.0% cheaper than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $49,515 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% more expensive in Wichita
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Tulsa, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower