Cheapest Cities Near Topeka (2026)

Topeka has a cost of living index of 80 (US avg = 100). Here are 5 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI4% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $60/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX3% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $-10/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS1% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $-60/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO1% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $-10/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX1% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $-10/mo on rent
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Topeka at a glance

80
COL index
100 = US avg
$940
1BR rent
per month
$180K
Home price
median
5.7%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Evansville, INCOL: 80El Paso, TXCOL: 80Amarillo, TXCOL: 80Montgomery, ALCOL: 81

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only