Wichita, Kansas vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 26.6% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $126,593 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Wichita, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher