salaryWichita is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Wichita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$145
👥 People living there
201,885
397,945
Commute to work
19.6 min
18.4 min
College degree
26.6%
31.1%
Own their home
59.7%
58.9%
Below poverty line
15.8%
15.9%
Unemployment
3.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $37,300 | +64% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $78,900 | $60,840 | -23% in Wichita |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $65,670 | +21% in Wichita |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $59,520 | +19% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $41,900 | -13% in Wichita |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $34,510 | +13% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $76,540 | -12% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $84,310 | +11% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,219 in Amarillo.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $58,122 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Wichita?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $69,693 in Wichita, 2% more in Amarillo.