Emporia, Kansas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 6.9% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $35,818 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Topeka
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Emporia, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher