Topeka, Kansas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 11.5% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,738 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Topeka, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher