Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 21.8% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,778 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Topeka
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Valparaiso, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower