Topeka, Kansas vs. Belen, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belen, New Mexico is 1.9% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $49,048 in Belen, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belen, New Mexico is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% cheaper in Belen
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Belen, NM
Compared to Topeka, Belen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower