What Salary Do You Need to Live in Wichita, KS?

To live comfortably in Wichita, a household needs to earn roughly $40,000/year. That's about $3,333/month before taxes.

The Number: $40,000/year

At $40,000 per year, a household in Wichita can afford median-priced rental housing at roughly 28% of gross income.

This is based on Wichita's median monthly rent of $989 and the 28% housing guideline. Source: Census ACS 2024.

Wichita at a Glance

Median rent$989/mo
Median home price$212,900
Median household income$65,855
State income taxUp to 5.7%
Sales tax7.5%

Sources: Census ACS 2024, Tax Foundation.

For Single Residents

A single person can live comfortably in Wichita on roughly $25,000/year. That's about $2,083/month before taxes.

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Note: Salary estimates are based on the 28% housing guideline applied to median rents from Census ACS 2024. Individual circumstances vary. Full disclaimer.

Salary Questions About Wichita

The median monthly rent is $989. Using the 30% guideline, you need about $40,000/year to afford this comfortably.

The median home price is $212,900. With a 20% down payment, you would need roughly $42,580 saved and a household income to support the mortgage payments.

The median household income is $65,855/year. Our recommended salary of $40,000/year is near the median, reflecting a comfortable (not extravagant) standard of living.