Wichita, Kansas vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 49.5% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $179,412 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Wichita, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher