Topeka, Kansas vs. Chesterton, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesterton, Indiana is 26.5% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,261 in Chesterton, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesterton, Indiana is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Chesterton
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Chesterton, IN
Compared to Topeka, Chesterton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher