Wichita, Kansas vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 10.7% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $44,669 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Gary
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Wichita, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher