Topeka, Kansas vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 0.6% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $49,683 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% cheaper in Farmington
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Topeka, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower