Junction City, Kansas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 3.0% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $37,082 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Topeka
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Junction City, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher