salaryWichita is 11% 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
$1,889
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,783
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$80,360
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$433,800
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,149
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$145
👥 People living there
219,187
397,945
Commute to work
22.5 min
18.4 min
College degree
31.4%
31.1%
Own their home
50.5%
58.9%
Below poverty line
12.2%
15.9%
Unemployment
7.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Spring Valley for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spring Valley or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,889 in Spring Valley.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Spring Valley?
About $53,379 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Spring Valley or Wichita?
The typical household earns $80,360 in Spring Valley and $69,693 in Wichita, 15% more in Spring Valley.