Austin, Texas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 39.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $30,448 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Topeka
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Austin, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower