Topeka, Kansas vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 26.6% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,325 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Lake St. Louis
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Topeka, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher