salaryWichita is 4% 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
$1,242
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$145
👥 People living there
268,589
397,945
Commute to work
21.5 min
18.4 min
College degree
29%
31.1%
Own their home
61.9%
58.9%
Below poverty line
16%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for cheaper homes.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $41,900 | -45% in Wichita |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $37,300 | +30% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $60,840 | -23% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $77,110 | $60,940 | -21% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $107,780 | $85,230 | -21% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $60,400 | $50,930 | -16% in Wichita |
| Medical Assistant | $45,220 | $38,630 | -15% in Wichita |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,200 | $39,330 | -13% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,242 in Fort Wayne.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $57,650 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Wichita?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $69,693 in Wichita, 5% more in Wichita.