Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 50.1% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $112,595 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Columbia
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Topeka, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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