Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 10.5% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $67,159 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Topeka
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Lafayette, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher