Galena, Kansas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 16.6% more expensive than Galena, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $58,284 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galena, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Galena, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Topeka
than in Galena, Kansas
Galena, KS vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Galena, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher