Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
3% cheaper
Wichita is 3% more affordable than Oklahoma City. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma City is equivalent to $72,414 in Wichita.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Oklahoma salaries · Kansas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Oklahoma City has a housing index of 68 while Wichita sits at 62 (national average = 100). The median home in Oklahoma City costs $195,000 compared to $165,000 in Wichita, a difference of $30,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in Oklahoma City versus $900 in Wichita.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Oklahoma City scores 95 while Wichita scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Oklahoma City (92) match Wichita (92).
Median household income in Oklahoma City is $55,458 compared to $52,428 in Wichita. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Wichita.
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