Summit, New Jersey vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 57.9% cheaper than Summit, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $21,047 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Summit, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Summit, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Topeka
than in Summit, New Jersey
Summit, NJ vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Summit, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower