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
$1,291
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$145
👥 People living there
198,173
397,945
Commute to work
20.8 min
18.4 min
College degree
31.1%
31.1%
Own their home
45.5%
58.9%
Below poverty line
24.7%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for cheaper homes.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $37,300 | +35% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $123,560 | $85,230 | -31% in Wichita |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $121,510 | -29% in Wichita |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $59,520 | +22% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $41,900 | -18% in Wichita |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $65,670 | +16% in Wichita |
| Software Developer | $125,410 | $105,980 | -15% in Wichita |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $121,640 | +15% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,291 in Birmingham.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $58,234 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Wichita?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $69,693 in Wichita, 29% more in Wichita.