College Station, Texas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 11.0% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,819 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Topeka
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to College Station, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher