Boise City, Idaho vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 32.4% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $81,167 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Topeka
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Boise City, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher