Now is a great time to choose Wichita. New residents from larger cities are amazed by Wichita's low commute times (20 minutes to get anywhere), ample parking, and low cost of living and housing. Wichita's a great place to call home. Here's just a few reasons why:

Kansans get more than 11 percent off every day
That’s the deal that the Tax Foundation says you’re getting by living and shopping in the Sunflower State. Kansas ranks #15 in the nation in the value of $100, getting $111.11, and Wichitans fare slightly better at $112.87. (What is the real value of $100 in your state? August 5, 2020)

Living in “The Air Capital of the World”
Wichita is the most populated city in Kansas. With a stable housing market, a low cost of living, great weather, and excellent education, it’s one of the great cities in the United States.

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Overall Cost-of-Living Index
Even with its many amenities, Wichita’s overall Housing Index is 71, which is 29 percentage points below the national average value of 100.

Top 10 best places to live and work remotely
The Wall Street Journal report ranks Wichita ninth among the nation’s top 10 destinations for remote workers to move to. Among the benefits are a low cost of living and reliable Internet access.

Housing Costs
Housing is a particular bargain in the Wichita market. The median selling price of existing (previously owned) single-family homes in the Wichita metro area was $147,700 in third quarter 2018; according to the National Association of Realtors. Wichita ranked 28th lowest of 178 reporting metro areas and $119,200 or 45% below the national median price of $266,900.

For more detailed information about Wichita's cost of living and housing costs comparison with other communities, visit the Greater Wichita Partnership website.