Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 21.0% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,978 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Topeka
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Charlotte, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher