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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd save $349/month moving to Cleveland, OH

$150.0K in your current city equals $145.8K in Cleveland, OH

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Wichita, KS area
Overall Cost
↓ 4.7%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$349
Savings
Annual Impact
$4.2K
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

Cleveland, OH

Population:384K
Cost Index:
95
(5% below avg)
Median Home:$128K

Wichita, KS

The Sunflower State

396K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Cleveland, OH

The Buckeye State

384K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Wichita, KS vs Cleveland, OH

Housing
↓ 9.9%
Wichita, KS
$1,845
Cleveland, OH
$1,663
Difference
$182
less
Transportation
↑ 13.6%
Wichita, KS
$1,202
Cleveland, OH
$1,366
Difference
$164
more
Other
↓ 5.1%
Wichita, KS
$1,641
Cleveland, OH
$1,557
Difference
$83.70
less
Groceries
↑ 9.0%
Wichita, KS
$889
Cleveland, OH
$969
Difference
$79.94
more
All Utilities
↓ 13.3%
Wichita, KS
$535
Cleveland, OH
$464
Difference
$71.03
less
Healthcare
↓ 9.6%
Wichita, KS
$582
Cleveland, OH
$527
Difference
$55.76
less

🏛️ 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$790
To$860
↑ $70.00
1 Bed
From$855
To$980
↑ $125
2 Bed
From$1,110
To$1,180
↑ $70.00
3 Bed
From$1,455
To$1,520
↑ $65.00
Wichita, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $680–$1,280/mo

Cleveland, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $810–$1,590/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
$6,546
Monthly in Cleveland, OH
$149
Difference

Home Values

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

Homes in Cleveland are 36% less expensive than Wichita

Calculate payment - WichitaCalculate payment - Cleveland

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

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

Additional Tax Information

Wichita, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

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

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