Topeka, Kansas vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 42.0% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $106,504 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in The Woodlands
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Topeka, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower