Los Angeles vs Wichita Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of October 26, 2026, Los Angeles, CA has cleaner air than Wichita, KS — AQI 42 (Good) vs 63 (Moderate), a gap of 21 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Los Angeles's reading is driven by PM2.5 and Wichita's by PM2.5.
Los Angeles, CA
Good
Wichita, KS
Moderate
Summary
Los Angeles has 21 points better air quality
Los Angeles has an AQI of 42 compared to 63
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