Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Monmouth, Illinois


The cost of living in Monmouth, Illinois is 15.0% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $42,513 in Monmouth, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monmouth, Illinois is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Monmouth
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Monmouth, IL
Compared to Topeka, Monmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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