Columbia, Missouri vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 12.2% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,875 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Topeka
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Columbia, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher