Columbia, Maryland vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 33.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $79,932 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Topeka
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Columbia, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower