Cost of Living in Wichita
Summary of cost of living in Wichita, KS, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,999.5$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,168.7$, excluding rent.
- Wichita is 38.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Wichita is, on average, 72.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.25 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.81 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.39 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.35 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.30 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.96 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.85 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.39 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.73 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.72 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.71 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.28 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.10 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.19 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.21 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.04 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.80 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.21 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.83 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.35 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.75 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 55.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.89 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,061.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,242.58 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 315.70 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 60.00 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 70.00 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.88 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.75 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 916.67 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 45.83 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.75 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.80 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 116.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 979.29 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 781.25 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,920.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,817.14 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 143.85 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 138.50 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,589.96 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.47 |
Prices in Wichita, Kansas
This city had 462 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 24 June 2025
Last update: 24 June 2025
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| Cost of Living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 160.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lawrence, Kansas | 163.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Paola, Kansas | 167.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma | 175.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Joplin, Missouri | 184.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leawood, Kansas | 189.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kansas City, Missouri | 200.00 miles |
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