Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 13.3% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,344 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Topeka
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux_Falls, SD vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Sioux_Falls, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower