Wichita, Kansas has an overall cost of living index of 89.4, which is 10.6 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, while the typical home is valued around $190,800. Households earn a median of $64,620 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 24. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$64,620
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$975
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$190,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
89.4
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$782
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$849
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,099
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,444
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
89.4
Goods
96.5
Rents / Housing
66.0
Services
90.7
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $106,710 |
| Registered Nurse | $74,990 |
| Elementary Teacher | $55,990 |
| Electrician | $65,530 |
| Accountant | $78,500 |
| Plumber | $61,440 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $208,560 |
| Civil Engineer | $92,800 |
| Operations Manager | $101,200 |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,740 |
| Health Services Manager | $113,860 |
| Truck Driver | $55,900 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
397,945
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Census ACS
24.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
31
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,068
Per month
Avg Home Value
$221,269
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 67037 | — | $1,077 | $214,200 |
| ZIP 67052 | — | $1,417 | $228,300 |
| ZIP 67101 | — | $1,232 | $213,200 |
| ZIP 67106 | — | — | $153,700 |
| ZIP 67202 | — | $999 | $591,700 |
| ZIP 67203 | — | $857 | $118,500 |
| ZIP 67204 | — | $887 | $138,000 |
| ZIP 67205 | — | $1,278 | $289,600 |
| ZIP 67206 | — | $1,079 | $298,200 |
| ZIP 67207 | — | $913 | $191,100 |
Showing top 10 of 31 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
292
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.5
poor
Hospitals
8
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.6%
Wichita has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 89.4. The US national average is 100, so Wichita is 10.6 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Wichita is $975 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Wichita is $64,620 per year.
The median home value in Wichita is $190,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Wichita has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Kansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
