Allen, Texas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 27.2% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,414 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Topeka
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Allen, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher