salaryWichita is 11% 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
$1,887
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$145
👥 People living there
179,898
397,945
Commute to work
27.2 min
18.4 min
College degree
38.5%
31.1%
Own their home
66.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
9.5%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,390 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Wichita?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $69,693 in Wichita, 45% more in Aurora.