Buffalo, New York vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 11.0% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $44,520 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Topeka
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Buffalo, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher