salaryWichita is 20% 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
$2,334
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$145
👥 People living there
214,169
397,945
Commute to work
33.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
21.4%
31.1%
Own their home
66.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
15.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $48,201 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Wichita?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $69,693 in Wichita, 59% more in Fontana.