Topeka, Kansas vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 54.8% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $154,822 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Topeka, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower