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
$1,810
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,816
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$113,063
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,364
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$145
👥 People living there
200,306
397,945
Commute to work
19.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
63.7%
31.1%
Own their home
60.5%
58.9%
Below poverty line
5.6%
15.9%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Overland Park 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 | Overland Park | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $41,900 | -31% in Wichita |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $60,940 | -20% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $50,930 | -18% in Wichita |
| Software Developer | $124,990 | $105,980 | -15% in Wichita |
| Medical Assistant | $45,300 | $38,630 | -15% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $98,860 | $84,310 | -15% in Wichita |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $65,670 | -15% in Wichita |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,580 | $63,890 | -12% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Overland Park or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,810 in Overland Park.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Overland Park?
About $57,668 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Overland Park or Wichita?
The typical household earns $113,063 in Overland Park and $69,693 in Wichita, 62% more in Overland Park.