salaryWichita is 14% 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
$1,826
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$145
👥 People living there
511,764
397,945
Commute to work
24.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
32.5%
31.1%
Own their home
64.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
10.3%
15.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa 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 | Mesa | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $41,900 | -32% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $60,840 | -28% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $76,540 | -24% in Wichita |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $60,310 | -23% in Wichita |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $37,300 | -22% in Wichita |
| Software Developer | $131,750 | $105,980 | -20% in Wichita |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $28,430 | -19% in Wichita |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $37,290 | -18% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $51,655 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Wichita?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $69,693 in Wichita, 28% more in Mesa.