Wichita, Kansas
In Wichita, Kansas, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.32 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.75 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,158, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Wichita's cost-of-living index of 85 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.32
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,158
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.25
Combo meal
Electricity
14.29¢
per kWh · ~$129/mo
Car Insurance
$173/mo
$2,080/yr
Median Household Income
$67,675
29.6% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.81 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.12 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.22 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.81 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.76 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.42 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.65 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.34 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.98 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.67 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.21 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.54 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.60 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.47 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.15 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.90 | $4.81 | +23.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.92 | $7.12 | +20.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.28 | $6.22 | +17.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.32 | $1.81 | +37.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.90 | $4.76 | +22.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.59 | $10.42 | +37.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.39 | $4.65 | +37.2% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.61 | $4.34 | +20.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.31 | $4.98 | +15.5% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.04 | $2.67 | +30.9% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.71 | $2.21 | +29.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.21 | $7.54 | +44.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.71 | $4.60 | +24.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.28 | $5.47 | +27.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.76 | $8.15 | +41.5% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$19.14
Monthly Spend
$295.69
+4.88% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.01
$9.70
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $6.79
$10.48
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $7.27
$10.86
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.53
$4.90
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Average 1BR: $950/mo · 2BR: $1,366/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
265k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,166
$61k/yr
Top Sector
Construction
Household vs Worker Pay
$68k
household median
Employment by Sector — Wichita
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$81k/yr
~$50k/yr
~$55k/yr
~$83k/yr
~$22k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 20173
Highest Paying Sector
Professional & Business Services
$1,604/wk · $83k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$428/wk · $22k/yr
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