Bardstown, Kentucky vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 5.1% cheaper than Bardstown, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $47,470 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Bardstown, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Topeka
than in Bardstown, Kentucky
Bardstown, KY vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Bardstown, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher