Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 16.6% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $41,693 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Topeka
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Bismarck, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher