Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs South St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 18.7% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $88,998 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Topeka, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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