Topeka, Kansas vs. Secaucus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Secaucus, New Jersey is 75.8% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $87,881 in Secaucus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Secaucus, New Jersey is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Secaucus
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Secaucus, NJ
Compared to Topeka, Secaucus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.8% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  92.0% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher