Juneau, Alaska vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 31.0% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,501 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Topeka
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Juneau, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower