Topeka, Kansas vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 26.9% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,452 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in United States
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Topeka, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower