Denver vs Wichita: Cost of Living

68%

Denver is about 68% more expensive than Wichita overall.

How Denver Compares to Wichita

Category by category

Renting ▲ 89%
Buying ▲ 199%
Goods ▲ 5%
Services ▲ 121%

Key Facts

DenverWichita
Median Rent$1,870/mo$989/mo
Median Home$636,400$212,900
Median Income$92,504$65,855
State Income Tax4.4% flatUp to 5.7%
Sales Tax8.81%7.5%

Housing: The Biggest Difference

Wichita has the lower median home price by $423,500. Monthly rent is $881/month cheaper in Wichita.

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Sources: Housing from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Taxes from Tax Foundation. Full disclaimer.

Denver vs Wichita FAQ

Rent is $881/month cheaper in Wichita. Denver's median rent is $1,870/month, while Wichita's is $989/month. Source: Census ACS 2024.

Wichita has the lower median home price at $212,900, saving $423,500 compared to Denver. Source: Census ACS 2024.