salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,314
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$145
👥 People living there
203,711
397,945
Commute to work
20.9 min
18.4 min
College degree
30.5%
31.1%
Own their home
50.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
19%
15.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $37,300 | +79% in Wichita |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $65,670 | +29% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $60,940 | +29% in Wichita |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $59,520 | +27% in Wichita |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $57,930 | +22% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $60,840 | +22% in Wichita |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $121,510 | +17% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $41,900 | -14% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Columbus and Wichita cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $59,765 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Wichita?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $69,693 in Wichita, 10% more in Wichita.