Cost of Living Calculator - Urbana, Illinois vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 1.4% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,708 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Topeka
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Urbana, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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