Wichita, Kansas vs. Houlton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 11.9% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $149,792 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Houlton
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Houlton, ME
Compared to Wichita, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower