Wichita, Kansas vs. Roswell, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 12.0% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $880 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Roswell
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Roswell, NM
Compared to Wichita, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower