Sikeston, Missouri vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 6.8% more expensive than Sikeston, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $53,388 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sikeston, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Sikeston, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Topeka
than in Sikeston, Missouri
Sikeston, MO vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Sikeston, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher