Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Mississippi vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 9.9% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $54,951 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Topeka
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Meridian, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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