Seattle, Washington vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 53.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,917 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Topeka
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Seattle, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower