Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 113.6% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $106,789 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
340% more expensive in Queens
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Queens, NY
Compared to Topeka, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.6% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.0% higher
  Commute
  155.1% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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