Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 3.2% cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $72,604 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Topeka
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher