salaryWichita is 8% 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
$2,246
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$145
👥 People living there
219,304
397,945
Commute to work
28.6 min
18.4 min
College degree
67.5%
31.1%
Own their home
65.9%
58.9%
Below poverty line
3.6%
15.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $2,246 in Frisco.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $54,986 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Wichita?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $69,693 in Wichita, 132% more in Frisco.