Topeka, Kansas vs. Watertown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, New York is 3.0% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $48,477 in Watertown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, New York is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Watertown
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Watertown, NY
Compared to Topeka, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower