Wichita, Kansas vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 11.2% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $66,636 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% cheaper in West Plains
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Wichita, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower