Wichita, Kansas vs. Sterling, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Kansas is 13.0% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $43,505 in Sterling, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Kansas is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sterling
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Sterling, KS
Compared to Wichita, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower