Louisville, Kentucky vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 12.2% cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $79,064 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Topeka
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Louisville, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher