salaryWichita is 3% 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
$994
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,028
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$53,627
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$114,500
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,849
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$107
$145
👥 People living there
267,463
397,945
Commute to work
19.8 min
18.4 min
College degree
21.9%
31.1%
Own their home
53.3%
58.9%
Below poverty line
24.3%
15.9%
Unemployment
7.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Toledo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Wichita for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Toledo | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $60,590 | $41,900 | -31% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $73,650 | $60,840 | -17% in Wichita |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $50,930 | -17% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $96,300 | $84,310 | -12% in Wichita |
| Medical Assistant | $44,120 | $38,630 | -12% in Wichita |
| Electrician | $74,710 | $65,670 | -12% in Wichita |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,640 | $37,750 | -11% in Wichita |
| Operations Manager | $95,120 | $85,230 | -10% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Toledo or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $994 in Toledo.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Toledo?
About $58,354 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Toledo or Wichita?
The typical household earns $53,627 in Toledo and $69,693 in Wichita, 23% more in Wichita.