Wichita
USA
Updated on August 23, 2025
Overview
Wichita is the largest city in Kansas with a population of 399,411 residents. Known as the Air Capital of the World, it hosts major aerospace companies and offers a relatively low cost of living in the heart of America.
Average cost of living€3,750.00
Quality of Life75/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€450.00
1-bed flat (center)€750.00
1-bed flat (outside)€650.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,400.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,200.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€140.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€50.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.50
Monthly pass€45.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€3.20
Leisure
Cinema ticket€12.00
Fitness club€35.00
Education
Preschool (month)€800.00
Intl. primary (year)€0.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,800.00
sqm outside center€1,400.00
Advantages
- ✓ Low cost of living compared to other US cities
- ✓ Major aerospace industry hub
- ✓ Stable job market
- ✓ Friendly Midwestern community
- ✓ Good transportation connections
Disadvantages
- × Extreme weather with occasional tornadoes
- × Limited entertainment options
- × Far from major urban centers
- × Cold winters and hot summers
- × Less cultural diversity than larger cities