Topeka, Kansas vs. Waveland, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waveland, Mississippi is 3.4% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $77,570 in Waveland, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waveland, Mississippi is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Waveland
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Waveland, MS
Compared to Topeka, Waveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower