Monroe, New York vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 39.3% cheaper than Monroe, New York.

You would need a salary of $30,331 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Monroe, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Topeka
than in Monroe, New York
Monroe, NY vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Monroe, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower