Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 45.4% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $43,657 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Topeka
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Jersey City, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower