Asheville, North Carolina vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 25.4% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,275 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Topeka
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Asheville, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower