Dayton, Ohio vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 10.8% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $31,032 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Topeka
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Dayton, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower