Memphis, Tennessee vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 1.7% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $29,608 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Topeka
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Memphis, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% higher
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher