Marion, Arkansas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 4.9% cheaper than Marion, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $47,527 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Marion, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Topeka
than in Marion, Arkansas
Marion, AR vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Marion, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher