salaryWichita is 8% 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
$1,993
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$145
👥 People living there
210,600
397,945
Commute to work
27.8 min
18.4 min
College degree
54.1%
31.1%
Own their home
63.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
5.7%
15.9%
Unemployment
3.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney 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 McKinney or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $54,986 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Wichita?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $69,693 in Wichita, 92% more in McKinney.