Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Nikiski, Alaska


The cost of living in Nikiski, Alaska is 28.9% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $64,467 in Nikiski, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nikiski, Alaska is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Nikiski
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Nikiski, AK
Compared to Topeka, Nikiski is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher

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