Mountain Home, Arkansas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 4.9% more expensive than Mountain Home, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $52,463 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Mountain Home, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
80% more expensive in Topeka
than in Mountain Home, Arkansas
Mountain Home, AR vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Mountain Home, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher