It’s not often a place strikes the right balance between vibrancy, affordability, accessibility and distinctiveness. In larger cities, it’s common to overpay for smaller living spaces with little left to enjoy all the city has to offer. People who move to the Greater Wichita region say it’s the best of all worlds — an affordable location, plenty to see and do, and more money to travel everywhere.
— Livability
TOP 10
Best Places to Make a Living
9.8%
Below the National Average for Cost of Living
$148K
Average Existing Home Price
$889
Average Two-Bedroom Monthly Rental Rate
With a cost of living nearly thirteen percent below the national average, living in Wichita means living well. Existing home prices average around $148,000 and rental costs for two-bedroom apartments average $889/month. For people looking to grow their career, Greater Wichita offers all the amenities with incredible affordability. For businesses ready to grow, the Greater Wichita region’s competitive affordability factor is key to attracting and retaining talent to your business or organization.
| Urban Area | Index |
|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 85.7 |
| Tulsa, OK | 85.7 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 87.6 |
Albuquerque, NM | 88.3 |
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 89.6 |
| Wichita, KS | 90.8 |
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 91.9 |
Kansas City, MO-KS | 95.5 |
| National | 100.0 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 100.8 |
Dallas-Ft. Worth-Arlington, TX | 107.7 |
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO | 110.8 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA | 145.9 |
| Orange County, CA | 147.8 |
| Seattle, WA | 156.7 |
Source: C2ER Cost-of-Living-Survey (3rd Quarter 2018) | |
