#ILoveWichita
Not only has Wichita been named an All-American City five times since 1962, it also consistently ranks among the top cities nationally for quality of life. These accolades communicate affordability, short and easy commutes to work and a high level of public safety for your family - attributes you simply can't find in most metro areas. Wichita's diverse business community truly prizes and encourages entrepreneurship and innovation - values confirmed by companies like Pizza Hut and Coleman Companies, which got their start right here in the middle of the heartland.
Accolades
Best City for First-time Homebuyers in 2023
Money Magazine named Wichita #1 on its Top 10 best places for first-time homebuyers. Wichita provides the affordability, accessibility and stability that are so important for new entrants into the housing market. Market factors of availability and price mean first-time homebuyers have both options and bargaining power.
#1 Among Cities with Lowest Cost of Living 2021
Expenses like groceries, utilities, rent, and gas all depend on where you live, so some cities are just more affordable than others. Based on rent prices, utility costs, gas prices and internet rates in the 74 most populous US cities, Wichita ranked first among most affordable cities in 2021. (Move.org 2021)
Top City for Work-Life Balance in 2020
More than half of employees nationwide consider work-life balance to be “very important” to their job satisfaction, according to Gallup. Some cities, like Wichita, make it easier for workers to strike a balance between work and play, due to affordable living costs, low commute times and plenty of entertainment opportunities.
Named All-American City in 2019
The All-American City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues. This is the fifth time the city has claimed this national recognition but the first time in the last decade.
#2 Among Cities with Lowest Startup Costs in 2019
SmartAsset looked at 80 of the largest U.S. cities and ranked each city after adding up the costs that a new company would cover in its first year of operation. Wichita took the #2 spot, thanks to low leasing rates and the abundance of available resources for entrepreneurs.
One of the Coolest Cities in America in 2018
Thrillist Travel Writer Bruce Northam shared his experience in Wichita through a list of things to do, eat, drink and see. We invite you to do the same!
#1 Among Metro Areas with Least-Stressed Commuters in 2018
Yearning for a place where you can spend more time lounging in your backyard and less time fighting traffic? Wichita is the spot for you. An updated 2018 LawnStarter study indicates commuters in the Wichita metro area are the least stressed among the country’s largest metro areas.
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