Las Vegas, New Mexico vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 7.4% more expensive than Las Vegas, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,678 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Las Vegas, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Topeka
than in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Las Vegas, NM vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Las Vegas, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher