Topeka, Kansas vs. Sterling, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Kansas is 9.9% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $67,576 in Sterling, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Kansas is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sterling
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Sterling, KS
Compared to Topeka, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower