Wichita, Kansas vs. Spencer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spencer, Iowa is 6.4% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $70,221 in Spencer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spencer, Iowa is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Spencer
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Spencer, IA
Compared to Wichita, Spencer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher