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


The cost of living in Pekin, Illinois is 4.3% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $71,764 in Pekin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pekin, Illinois is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Pekin
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Pekin, IL
Compared to Topeka, Pekin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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