Dothan, Alabama vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 1.0% cheaper than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $118,794 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Topeka
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Dothan, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher