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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $262/month more in Cincinnati, OH

$150.0K in your current city equals $153.1K in Cincinnati, OH

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Wichita, KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 3.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$262
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$3.1K
Per year

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

Wichita, KS

Population:396K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$202K

Cincinnati, OH

Population:309K
Cost Index:
103
(3% above avg)
Median Home:$225K

Wichita, KS

The Sunflower State

396K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Cincinnati, OH

The Buckeye State

309K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 309K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Wichita, KS vs Cincinnati, OH

Housing
↑ 12.7%
Wichita, KS
$1,845
Cincinnati, OH
$2,079
Difference
$234
more
All Utilities
↓ 13.3%
Wichita, KS
$535
Cincinnati, OH
$464
Difference
$71.03
less
Other
↓ 2.0%
Wichita, KS
$1,641
Cincinnati, OH
$1,607
Difference
$33.48
less
Groceries
↑ 3.4%
Wichita, KS
$889
Cincinnati, OH
$919
Difference
$29.98
more
Healthcare
↓ 3.2%
Wichita, KS
$582
Cincinnati, OH
$564
Difference
$18.59
less
Transportation
↑ 1.1%
Wichita, KS
$1,202
Cincinnati, OH
$1,216
Difference
$13.66
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Cincinnati, OH: Cincinnati Earnings Tax$2,700/yr (1.8%)

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$790
To$850
↑ $60.00
1 Bed
From$855
To$935
↑ $80.00
2 Bed
From$1,110
To$1,200
↑ $90.00
3 Bed
From$1,455
To$1,585
↑ $130
Wichita, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $680–$1,280/mo

Cincinnati, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $760–$1,580/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.

$6,695
Monthly in Wichita, KS
$6,849
Monthly in Cincinnati, OH
$154
Difference

Home Values

Wichita
Cincinnati
$202K
Median Value
$225K
↑ +0.2%
YoY Change
↑ +1.2%
↑ +40.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +31.9%
$86K - $424K
Price Range
$113K - $592K

Homes in Cincinnati are 12% more expensive than Wichita

Calculate payment - WichitaCalculate payment - Cincinnati

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.0K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$333
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.7%
Rate difference

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

Cincinnati, 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

Additional Tax Information

Wichita, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Cincinnati, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

💡 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

Wichita
Cincinnati
43 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
75.1%
Good Air Days
44.8%
97 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
29 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
29 days

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

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