Overland Park, Kansas vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 27.0% cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,634 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Topeka
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Overland Park, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower