salaryWichita is 12% 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
$1,864
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$145
👥 People living there
252,833
397,945
Commute to work
27.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
24.3%
31.1%
Own their home
57.2%
58.9%
Below poverty line
15.1%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $53,009 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Wichita?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $69,693 in Wichita, 14% more in Glendale.