Brookings, South Dakota vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 6.2% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $46,905 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Topeka
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Brookings, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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