St. Louis, Missouri vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 4.7% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $95,284 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Topeka
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to St. Louis, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher