Topeka, Kansas vs. Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 7.4% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $46,320 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Poplar Bluff
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Poplar Bluff, MO
Compared to Topeka, Poplar Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower