Red Oak, Iowa vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 15.9% more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,706 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Oak, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Topeka
than in Red Oak, Iowa
Red Oak, IA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Red Oak, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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