Wichita, Kansas vs. Wayne, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wayne, New Jersey is 65.1% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $123,805 in Wayne, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wayne, New Jersey is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Wayne
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Wayne, NJ
Compared to Wichita, Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher