Waconia, Minnesota vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 28.8% cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $35,624 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Topeka
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Waconia, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  46.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower