salaryWichita is 16% 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
$1,651
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$145
👥 People living there
288,976
397,945
Commute to work
18.8 min
18.4 min
College degree
38.7%
31.1%
Own their home
63.9%
58.9%
Below poverty line
8.9%
15.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $60,840 | -47% in Wichita |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $37,300 | +43% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $41,900 | -35% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $60,940 | -35% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $76,540 | -34% in Wichita |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $59,520 | -30% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $50,930 | -30% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $120,030 | $85,230 | -29% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $50,624 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Wichita?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $69,693 in Wichita, 60% more in Anchorage.