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
$1,284
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$145
👥 People living there
566,973
397,945
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
27.4%
31.1%
Own their home
41.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
22.8%
15.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for cheaper homes.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $85,230 | -32% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $60,940 | -28% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $60,840 | -26% in Wichita |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $37,300 | +23% in Wichita |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $38,630 | -22% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $76,540 | -21% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $50,930 | -20% in Wichita |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $37,290 | -18% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $55,054 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Wichita?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $69,693 in Wichita, 16% more in Wichita.