salaryWichita is 16% 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
$2,420
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$145
👥 People living there
319,069
397,945
Commute to work
31.3 min
18.4 min
College degree
25.7%
31.1%
Own their home
56.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
12.2%
15.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside 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 | Riverside | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $41,900 | -47% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $76,540 | -43% in Wichita |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $58,640 | -40% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $60,840 | -40% in Wichita |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $116,100 | -32% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $50,930 | -28% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | $84,310 | -27% in Wichita |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $121,640 | -26% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $50,138 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Wichita?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $69,693 in Wichita, 41% more in Riverside.