salaryWichita is 11% 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
$2,044
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$145
👥 People living there
332,141
397,945
Commute to work
24.3 min
18.4 min
College degree
37.4%
31.1%
Own their home
66.1%
58.9%
Below poverty line
9%
15.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $37,300 | +38% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $41,900 | -29% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $76,540 | -26% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $60,840 | -22% in Wichita |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $60,310 | -21% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $106,110 | $84,310 | -21% in Wichita |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $116,100 | -19% in Wichita |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $121,510 | -19% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $53,253 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Wichita?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $69,693 in Wichita, 39% more in Henderson.