salaryWichita is 20% 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
$2,987
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$145
👥 People living there
195,240
397,945
Commute to work
28.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
49%
31.1%
Own their home
55.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
7.8%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $48,201 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Wichita?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $69,693 in Wichita, 87% more in Huntington Beach.
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