Cost of Living Calculator - Abilene, Texas vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 0.6% cheaper than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,685 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Abilene, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Topeka
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Abilene, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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