Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Wichita is 19% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $60,577 in Wichita.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Provo has a housing index of 112 while Wichita sits at 62 (national average = 100). The median home in Provo costs $380,000 compared to $165,000 in Wichita, a difference of $215,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,300 in Provo versus $900 in Wichita.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Provo scores 98 while Wichita scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Provo (97) are higher than Wichita (92).
Median household income in Provo is $51,048 compared to $52,428 in Wichita. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Wichita.
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