Topeka, KS Cost of Living


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Topeka cost of living score
80
Less expensive
20.0% lower
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Kansas average
Topeka, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Kansas.

Topeka, KS

Housing costs in Topeka?
A typical home costs $169,700, which is 49.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.6% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Topeka costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.2% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Topeka?
To live comfortably in Topeka, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Topeka?
Topeka is the capital city of Kansas and offers affordable living costs when measured against other cities throughout the US. Home prices range from an average of roughly $82,000 up to $135,000 depending on location; however even individuals with lesser incomes should have no problem finding attractive homes within their budget nearby. Typical grocery costs per month total around three hundred sixty dollars while basic utility rates for 915 square foot apartments usually clock in at just over one hundred twenty dollars each month depending on usage and provider choices . Topeka contains plenty of attractions such as stores , parks , and entertainment venues that provide lots of fun activities year round .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTopekaKansasUnited States
  80.083.1100.0
  93.793100
  107.9103.9100.0
  47.660.8100.0
  $169,700$194,100$338,100
  103.1%104.4%100.0%
  73.979.3100.0
  120.394.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Loretta Lynn says that in  More

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I live in Topeka this town is awful A lot of crime has been happening here. I don't suggest moving here. This town is also dying out it's mostly old people, meth  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Topeka most of my life until moving to Katy, Texas...which is a premiere suburb of Houston. Topeka is genuinely missed as it is a superb community to raise a  More

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