Whether you're considering relocation to Topeka, Kansas or just curious about the cost of living in Topeka, Kansas, the PayScale Cost of Living Calculator is the place to begin your research. When looking at the cost of living charts below, be sure to pay attention to the housing expense category. Housing costs and mortgage rates can vary by city because local banks can have different mortgage rates from their national competition. If you are serious about relocation to Topeka, Kansas, you might want to investigate local mortgage rate options before you put your house up for sale.
Cost of Living in Topeka, Kansas by Expense Category
This chart compares the cost of living in Topeka, Kansas by budget area to National Average.
If you're considering relocating to Kansas, and looking for a reasonably priced place to live, look no further than Topeka. Overall, the cost of living in Topeka is nine percent lower than the national average and the cost of housing is 19 percent lower. Of course, the cost of living in Kansas tends to be low in most areas. Comparing Topeka to other Popular Cities in Kansas such as Witchita and Lawrence shows that the cost of living in all three locations is very close. The overall cost of living in each city is almost equal, but the Cost of Housing in Lawrence and in Witchita is lower than in Topeka.
Salaries in Topeka, Kansas
Because of its low cost of living, you may be wondering about salary potential in Topeka. Measuring Salaries in Topeka, Kansas by Years Experience shows that the median salary range starts at around $39,000 and increases to around $56,000 depending on experience level. To get an idea of which fields tend to offer higher salaries, take a look at the charts showing median Salaries by Industry and Job Title. Higher paying positions include construction project manager, operations manager, and attorney. Registered nurses are also fairly high on the list with a median annual salary of around $44,000.
Cost of Living Comparison
The overall cost of living in Topeka may be low, but how does it compare to the cost of living in your city? Use PayScale’s Cost of Living Calculator to compare the cost of living in your city to the cost of living in Kansas cities.
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