Wichita, Kansas is a smaller market with big advantages over larger metro areas. Unlike big cities where Wall Street firms have driven up prices, Wichita’s cost of housing is still 34% below the national average and the rent-to-value ratios remain strong. It is also a regional economic hub anchored by world-class aerospace and advanced manufacturing employers with a steadily growing population. Wichita’s housing market continues to appreciate year over year, showing consistent growth without the wild swings seen on the coasts. On top of that, Wichita’s overall cost of living is 11% lower than the national average.