Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 7.5% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $32,379 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Austin
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Austin, MN
Compared to Topeka, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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