Topeka Metro Area, KS Cost of Living


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Topeka cost of living score
80.7
Less expensive
19.3% lower
than the US average
2.9% lower
than the Kansas average
Topeka Kan Metro Area, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.3% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% higher than the average for Kansas.

Topeka Metro Area, KS

Housing costs in Topeka?
A typical home costs $179,000, which is 47.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.8% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Topeka costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.6% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Topeka?
To live comfortably in Topeka Kan Metro Area, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Topeka?
The cost of living in Topeka, KS Metro Area is considerably lower than the national average. According to data from the US census bureau, the median value of a house in Topeka is $179,000 compared to the national average of $338,100. The overall cost of living index for Topeka is 80.7 compared to the 100 for the US average. This suggests that while real estate prices may be lower than other parts of the country, other aspects of life such as groceries and healthcare costs may also be lower than in places where the cost of living index is higher. Therefore, those looking to move to or invest in Topeka can expect a significantly more affordable lifestyle compared to many other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTopekaKansasUnited States
  80.783.1100.0
  94.693100
  107.8103.9100.0
  50.860.8100.0
  $179,000$194,100$338,100
  105.5%104.4%100.0%
  78.779.3100.0
  114.794.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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