Kansas City, Missouri vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 10.4% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $44,824 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Topeka
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Kansas City, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower