Salem, Oregon vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 23.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,324 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Topeka
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Salem, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher