Murfreesboro, Tennessee vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 21.9% cheaper than Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $62,478 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Topeka
than in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Murfreesboro, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher