Wichita, Kansas vs. Somerset, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, Kentucky is 4.8% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $152,353 in Somerset, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, Kentucky is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Somerset
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Somerset, KY
Compared to Wichita, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower