23.1% below the United States average
Ranked #221 of 577 cities · More expensive than 61.7% of cities worldwide
Compared to United States average · See United States ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | USD 1,004/mo | USD 770/mo | 23% |
| 3-Bedroom | USD 1,593/mo | USD 1,304/mo | 18% |
Wichita has a cost of living index of 44.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Wichita is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #221 of 577 cities). It is 23.1% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is very affordable. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
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