Smith Center, Kansas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 18.1% more expensive than Smith Center, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,070 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Smith Center, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Smith Center, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Topeka
than in Smith Center, Kansas
Smith Center, KS vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Smith Center, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher