salaryWichita is 4% 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
$1,278
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$145
👥 People living there
631,818
397,945
Commute to work
22.5 min
18.4 min
College degree
33.8%
31.1%
Own their home
60.7%
58.9%
Below poverty line
15.8%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville 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.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $37,300 | +24% in Wichita |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,830 | $37,750 | -19% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $60,940 | -18% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $102,650 | $84,310 | -18% in Wichita |
| Medical Assistant | $44,450 | $38,630 | -13% in Wichita |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,220 | $37,290 | -12% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $56,520 | $50,930 | -10% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $84,850 | $76,540 | -10% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,278 in Louisville.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $57,339 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Wichita?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $69,693 in Wichita, 3% more in Louisville.