Side-by-side
Wichita vs Kansas City
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Wichita, KS63 | Kansas City, MO62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 62 |
| Affordability | 93 | 89 |
| Housing | 93 | 68 |
| Jobs | 42 | 53 |
| Safety | 13 | 16 |
| Climate | 96 | 96 |
| Amenities | 39 | 54 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,426 | $3,818 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $974 | $1,227 |
| Median home value | $179,500 | $227,000 |
| Median HH income | $63,072 | $67,449 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Population | 396.5K | 508.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 22° | 90° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 225 | 215 |