Topeka, Kansas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 21.2% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,537 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Houston
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Topeka, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher