Wichita, Kansas vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 34.2% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $67,096 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Sonora
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Wichita, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher