salaryWichita is 15% 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
$1,942
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,595
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$86,180
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$440,900
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.1
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,174
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$145
👥 People living there
322,326
397,945
Commute to work
31.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
20%
31.1%
Own their home
53.9%
58.9%
Below poverty line
15.5%
15.9%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Stockton 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 | Stockton | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,540 | $41,900 | -47% in Wichita |
| Registered Nurse | $134,580 | $76,540 | -43% in Wichita |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,400 | $58,640 | -40% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $99,900 | $60,840 | -39% in Wichita |
| Lawyer | $174,880 | $121,510 | -31% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $116,990 | $84,310 | -28% in Wichita |
| Nurse Practitioner | $159,150 | $116,100 | -27% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $69,160 | $50,930 | -26% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stockton or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Stockton?
About $50,783 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Stockton or Wichita?
The typical household earns $86,180 in Stockton and $69,693 in Wichita, 24% more in Stockton.