salaryWichita is 10% 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
$1,533
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$145
👥 People living there
2,328,253
397,945
Commute to work
27.2 min
18.4 min
College degree
36.6%
31.1%
Own their home
42.1%
58.9%
Below poverty line
19.9%
15.9%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $37,300 | +69% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $41,900 | -29% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $85,230 | -29% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $76,540 | -23% in Wichita |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $121,510 | -23% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $60,840 | -18% in Wichita |
| Software Developer | $129,440 | $105,980 | -18% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | $84,310 | -16% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $54,109 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Wichita?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $69,693 in Wichita, 0% more in Houston.