Topeka, Kansas vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 44.9% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,723 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Juneau
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Topeka, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  250.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher