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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $271/month more in Wichita, KS

$150.0K in your current city equals $153.3K in Wichita, KS

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 3.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$271
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$3.3K
Per year

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

Fort Wayne, IN

Population:270K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$206K

Wichita, KS

Population:396K
Cost Index:
104
(4% above avg)
Median Home:$202K

Fort Wayne, IN

The Hoosier State

270K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 270K 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: Fort Wayne, IN vs Wichita, KS

Other
↑ 10.1%
Fort Wayne, IN
$1,490
Wichita, KS
$1,641
Difference
$151
more
All Utilities
↑ 6.5%
Fort Wayne, IN
$503
Wichita, KS
$535
Difference
$32.79
more
Groceries
↓ 3.3%
Fort Wayne, IN
$919
Wichita, KS
$889
Difference
$29.98
less
Housing
↑ 1.4%
Fort Wayne, IN
$1,819
Wichita, KS
$1,845
Difference
$25.99
more
Transportation
↑ 1.1%
Fort Wayne, IN
$1,188
Wichita, KS
$1,202
Difference
$13.66
more
Healthcare
→ 0.0%
Fort Wayne, IN
$582
Wichita, KS
$582
Difference
$0
same

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Fort Wayne, IN: Allen County Income Tax$2,220/yr (1.5%)

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$870
To$790
↓ $80.00
1 Bed
From$900
To$855
↓ $45.00
2 Bed
From$1,090
To$1,110
↑ $20.00
3 Bed
From$1,350
To$1,455
↑ $105
Fort Wayne, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $790–$1,360/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.

$6,502
Monthly in Fort Wayne, IN
$6,695
Monthly in Wichita, KS
$193
Difference

Home Values

Fort Wayne
Wichita
$206K
Median Value
$202K
↑ +2.2%
YoY Change
↑ +0.2%
↑ +46.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +40.5%
$104K - $439K
Price Range
$86K - $424K

Homes in Wichita are 2% less expensive than Fort Wayne

Calculate payment - Fort WayneCalculate payment - Wichita

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $3.6K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$298
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.4%
Rate difference

Fort Wayne, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

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

Fort Wayne, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Fort Wayne
Wichita
45 Good
Air Quality
43 Good
62.6%
Good Air Days
75.1%
91 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
17 days
Heat Days >95°F
61 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
17 days
Heat Days >95°F
61 days

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

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