Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, South Dakota vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 1.3% cheaper than Madison, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,373 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Madison, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Topeka
than in Madison, South Dakota
Madison, SD vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Madison, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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