City Intelligence
Topeka, KS
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Topeka.
COL Index
82
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$900
Home price
$150,000
Population
126,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Topeka.
Affordability
51/100
Moderate
51
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
63/100
Moderate
63
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Topeka
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $143,320 | 96 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $143,320 | 96 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $143,320 | 96 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $102,500 | 77 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $154,970 | 100 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $154,970 | 100 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $111,870 | 81 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $94,780 | 73 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $157,760 | 100 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Topeka has the local purchasing power of approximately $122,000 in a national-average city.