Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Washington vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 42.6% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,085 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Topeka
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Kent, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower

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