Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 28.8% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $35,592 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Topeka
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann_Arbor, MI vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Ann_Arbor, 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)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher