Tacoma, Washington vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 33.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,085 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Topeka
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Tacoma, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower