salaryWichita is 9% 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
$1,723
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$145
👥 People living there
278,001
397,945
Commute to work
19.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
59.9%
31.1%
Own their home
46%
58.9%
Below poverty line
16.4%
15.9%
Unemployment
2.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $85,230 | -33% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $60,940 | -28% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $41,900 | -26% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $60,840 | -24% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $76,540 | -24% in Wichita |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 | $38,630 | -21% in Wichita |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $37,300 | +21% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $50,930 | -20% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $54,856 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Wichita?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $69,693 in Wichita, 21% more in Madison.