Topeka, Kansas vs. Scranton, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Kansas is 5.1% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $52,538 in Scranton, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Kansas is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Scranton
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Scranton, KS
Compared to Topeka, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower