Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 0.5% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $24,874 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
5% more expensive in Topeka
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher