Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 7.3% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $69,529 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Topeka
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Oak Ridge, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher