Dallas, Texas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 22.0% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,020 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Topeka
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Dallas, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower