Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 35.4% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $32,295 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Topeka
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Salt Lake City, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher