salaryWichita is 14% 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
$1,648
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$145
👥 People living there
397,742
397,945
Commute to work
26.6 min
18.4 min
College degree
32.6%
31.1%
Own their home
54.3%
58.9%
Below poverty line
12.9%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $37,300 | +54% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $41,900 | -35% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $60,840 | -35% in Wichita |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $121,510 | -28% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $76,540 | -25% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $85,230 | -23% in Wichita |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $94,790 | -23% in Wichita |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $105,980 | -20% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $51,768 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Wichita?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $69,693 in Wichita, 16% more in Arlington.