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Wichita, Kansas vs United States,

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A salary of $18,000 in Wichita, Kansas should increase to $22,059 in United States, (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered. Click here to customize.)

Comparison Highlights
- Overall, United States, is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
- Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
- Median Home Cost is 96% more expensive in United States.
Cost of Living IndexesWichita, KSUnited States, US
Overall Index: Homeowner, No Child care, Taxes Not Considered81.6100
Food & Groceries95.0100.0
Housing (Homeowner)55.9100
Median Home Cost$172,400$338,100
Utilities103.5100
Transportation80.4100
Health102.9100
Miscellaneous97.3100
100 = US Average. (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)

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