🇺🇸 KS, United States · #185 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Wichita

7.9% below the United States average

Ranked #185 of 538 cities · More expensive than 65.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Wichita

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 627/mo USD 470/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,092/mo USD 819/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-7.9% Average
Rent
-21.7% Very affordable
Groceries
-6.6% Average
Restaurants
-16.5% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+10.2% Strong

Living in Wichita: What to Expect

Wichita is average by global standards (ranked #185 of 538 cities). It is 7.9% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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