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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $366/month more in Wichita, KS

$150.0K in your current city equals $154.4K in Wichita, KS

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 4.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$366
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$4.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Cleveland, OH

Population:384K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$128K

Wichita, KS

Population:396K
Cost Index:
105
(5% above avg)
Median Home:$202K

Cleveland, OH

The Buckeye State

384K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 384K residents.

Wichita, KS

The Sunflower State

396K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 396K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cleveland, OH vs Wichita, KS

Housing
↑ 10.9%
Cleveland, OH
$1,663
Wichita, KS
$1,845
Difference
$182
more
Transportation
↓ 12.0%
Cleveland, OH
$1,366
Wichita, KS
$1,202
Difference
$164
less
Other
↑ 5.4%
Cleveland, OH
$1,557
Wichita, KS
$1,641
Difference
$83.70
more
Groceries
↓ 8.2%
Cleveland, OH
$969
Wichita, KS
$889
Difference
$79.94
less
All Utilities
↑ 15.3%
Cleveland, OH
$464
Wichita, KS
$535
Difference
$71.03
more
Healthcare
↑ 10.6%
Cleveland, OH
$527
Wichita, KS
$582
Difference
$55.76
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Wichita, KS has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$860
To$790
↓ $70.00
1 Bed
From$980
To$855
↓ $125
2 Bed
From$1,180
To$1,110
↓ $70.00
3 Bed
From$1,520
To$1,455
↓ $65.00
Cleveland, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $810–$1,590/mo

Wichita, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $680–$1,280/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,546
Monthly in Cleveland, OH
$6,695
Monthly in Wichita, KS
$149
Difference

Home Values

Cleveland
Wichita
$128K
Median Value
$202K
↓ -2.1%
YoY Change
↑ +0.2%
↑ +21.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +40.5%
$59K - $291K
Price Range
$86K - $424K

Homes in Wichita are 57% more expensive than Cleveland

Calculate payment - ClevelandCalculate payment - Wichita

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $4.0K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$333
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.7%
Rate difference

Cleveland, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Wichita, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

Additional Tax Information

Cleveland, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Wichita, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Cleveland
Wichita
54 Moderate
Air Quality
43 Good
37.2%
Good Air Days
75.1%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
61 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
61 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Ohio and Kansas on TaxTakeHome.com

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