Topeka, Kansas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 14.0% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $74,609 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Columbia
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Topeka, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower