Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 2.5% cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,391 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Monroe, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
17% cheaper in Topeka
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Monroe, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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