East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 9.9% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,951 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Topeka
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis, IL vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to East St. Louis, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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)
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower