Topeka, Kansas vs. Central City, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Central City, Kentucky is 11.5% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $44,226 in Central City, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Central City, Kentucky is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Central City
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Central City, KY
Compared to Topeka, Central City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower