Topeka, Kansas vs. Valley Park, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Park, Missouri is 17.5% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $88,135 in Valley Park, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Park, Missouri is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Valley Park
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Valley Park, MO
Compared to Topeka, Valley Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher