Yakima, Washington vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 12.2% cheaper than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,756 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Wichita
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Yakima, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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