Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
Wichita is 7% more affordable than San Antonio. A $75,000 salary in San Antonio is equivalent to $70,000 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. San Antonio has a housing index of 78 while Wichita sits at 62 (national average = 100). The median home in San Antonio costs $250,000 compared to $165,000 in Wichita, a difference of $85,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in San Antonio versus $900 in Wichita.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: San Antonio scores 93 while Wichita scores 95.
Healthcare costs in San Antonio (95) are higher than Wichita (92).
Median household income in San Antonio is $53,420 compared to $52,428 in Wichita. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Wichita.
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