salaryWichita is 7% 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
$1,611
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$145
👥 People living there
914,802
397,945
Commute to work
21.5 min
18.4 min
College degree
38.2%
31.1%
Own their home
44.1%
58.9%
Below poverty line
18.1%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $60,840 | -40% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $41,900 | -32% in Wichita |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $58,640 | -25% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $50,930 | -23% in Wichita |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $63,890 | -17% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $85,230 | -17% in Wichita |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $39,330 | -15% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 | $84,310 | -15% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $55,900 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Wichita?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $69,693 in Wichita, 2% more in Columbus.