Mishawaka, Indiana vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 0.9% more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,538 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Topeka
than in Mishawaka, Indiana
Mishawaka, IN vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Mishawaka, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher