Wichita, Kansas vs. Alva, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alva, Oklahoma is 10.3% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $44,853 in Alva, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alva, Oklahoma is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Alva
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Alva, OK
Compared to Wichita, Alva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher