Topeka, Kansas vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 1.9% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $49,048 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Topeka, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower