Lafayette, Indiana vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 0.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,577 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Topeka
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Lafayette, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher