Bethesda, Maryland vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 58.0% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $125,879 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Topeka
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Bethesda, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher