Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Fort Lewis, Washington


The cost of living in Fort Lewis, Washington is 25.6% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $87,945 in Fort Lewis, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lewis, Washington is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Fort Lewis
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Fort Lewis, WA
Compared to Topeka, Fort Lewis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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