Topeka, Kansas vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 10.3% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $67,291 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to Topeka, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower