Side-by-side
Austin vs Wichita
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX76 | Wichita, KS60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 76 | 60 |
| Affordability | 95 | 92 |
| Housing | 58 | 94 |
| Jobs | 81 | 37 |
| Safety | 58 | 6 |
| Climate | 92 | 96 |
| Amenities | 64 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,400 | $3,546 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $849 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $179,500 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $63,072 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| Population | 967.9K | 396.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 37° | 92° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 256 |