Topeka, Kansas vs. Chaska, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chaska, Minnesota is 42.6% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $71,320 in Chaska, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chaska, Minnesota is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Chaska
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Chaska, MN
Compared to Topeka, Chaska is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher