Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas
Sedgwick County, KS
Part of the Wichita Metro Area
Population 524,810 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wichita
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wichita
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wichita
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wichita
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wichita
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Wichita
State and local tax rates for Kansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Wichita
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wichita
What it costs to live in Wichita each month.
- Rent $760
- Energy $193
- Water $50
- Groceries $317
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $494
- State tax $153
- Rent $995
- Energy $232
- Water $60
- Groceries $525
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $778
- State tax $283
- Rent $1,305
- Energy $290
- Water $70
- Groceries $797
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $778
- State tax $283
Frequently asked questions about Wichita
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wichita?
In Wichita, Kansas, a one-bedroom apartment averages $760 per month, a two-bedroom averages $995 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,305 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Wichita?
In Wichita, Kansas, the average household income is $67,675 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,279 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wichita?
The estimated cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is approximately $2,767 per month for a single person, $4,157 for a couple, $6,593 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wichita?
The combined sales tax rate in Wichita, Kansas is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.
Is Wichita an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wichita, Kansas would need approximately $2,767 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,675 per year ($5,640 per month). Wichita is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Wichita?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wichita, Kansas is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Wichita?
The average home value in Wichita, Kansas is $190,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,345, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wichita compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP