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
$2,273
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,549
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$133,583
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$938,600
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,337
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$109
$145
👥 People living there
754,195
397,945
Commute to work
26 min
18.4 min
College degree
68.4%
31.1%
Own their home
43.7%
58.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
15.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Seattle 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 | Seattle | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $41,900 | -59% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $60,840 | -47% in Wichita |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $58,640 | -43% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $146,030 | $85,230 | -42% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | $76,540 | -40% in Wichita |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,170 | $63,890 | -37% in Wichita |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 | $38,630 | -37% in Wichita |
| Software Developer | $167,280 | $105,980 | -37% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Seattle or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Seattle?
About $48,021 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Seattle or Wichita?
The typical household earns $133,583 in Seattle and $69,693 in Wichita, 92% more in Seattle.