Charleston, West Virginia vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 2.6% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,462 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% cheaper in Topeka
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Charleston, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher