Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 37.0% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,280 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Topeka
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Salem, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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