Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 11.2% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,630 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% cheaper in Topeka
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Detroit, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  58.6% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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