Topeka, Kansas vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 16.4% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $465,482 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Midland
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Topeka, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower