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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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You'd spend $2.1K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $175.1K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Wichita, KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 27.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,093
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$25.1K
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
Median Home:$202K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:128
Median Home:$513K

Wichita, KS

The Sunflower State

396K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • •Mile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • •Outdoor recreation hub
  • •Major cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Wichita, KS vs Denver, CO

🏠Housing
↑ 76.1%
Wichita, KS
$1,845
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,403
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 21.6%
Wichita, KS
$1,202
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$260
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 15.7%
Wichita, KS
$889
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$140
more
📦Other
↑ 8.2%
Wichita, KS
$1,641
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$134
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 8.5%
Wichita, KS
$582
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$49.57
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 3.1%
Wichita, KS
$535
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$16.39
less

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

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$1,720
↑ $930
1 Bed
From$855
To$1,840
↑ $985
2 Bed
From$1,110
To$2,190
↑ $1,080
3 Bed
From$1,455
To$2,870
↑ $1,415
Wichita, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $680–$1,280/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620–$2,540/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
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,970
Difference

Home Values

Wichita
Denver
$202K
Median Value
$513K
↑ +0.2%
YoY Change
↓ -4.2%
↑ +40.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +13%
$86K - $424K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 154% more expensive than Wichita

Calculate payment - WichitaCalculate payment - Denver

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $1.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$152
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.2%
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

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Wichita, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

💡 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
Denver
43 Good
Air Quality
55 Moderate
75.1%
Good Air Days
35.2%
97 High
Climate Risk
95 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.3°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
28 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.3°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
28 days

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

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