Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 13.7% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,281 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Topeka
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Ottumwa, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher