Topeka, Kansas vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 6.5% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $74,822 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Ashland
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Topeka, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower