salaryWichita is 20% 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
$2,474
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$145
👥 People living there
200,928
397,945
Commute to work
25.3 min
18.4 min
College degree
19.5%
31.1%
Own their home
54.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
11%
15.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $60,840 | -49% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $41,900 | -46% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $76,540 | -42% in Wichita |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $58,640 | -41% in Wichita |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $121,510 | -35% in Wichita |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $105,980 | -34% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $50,930 | -31% in Wichita |
| Medical Assistant | $50,680 | $38,630 | -24% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $48,282 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Wichita?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $69,693 in Wichita, 49% more in Oxnard.