Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 7.5% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $24,053 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Gary
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Gary, IN
Compared to Topeka, Gary 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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