Topeka, Kansas vs. Emporia, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $40,217 in Emporia, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Kansas is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Emporia
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Emporia, KS
Compared to Topeka, Emporia 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower