Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Kansas vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 17.6% more expensive than Columbus, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $88,232 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Columbus, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Topeka
than in Columbus, Kansas
Columbus, KS vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Columbus, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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