Cost of living in the Topeka Metro Area
5 counties across KS. Population: 232,724.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Topeka Metro Area
Average rent across the Topeka metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Topeka Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 5 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Topeka Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Topeka Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 5 counties in the Topeka Metro Area
The Topeka metro area includes 5 counties. Sorted by population.
- Topeka KS$2,821/moPop178,315 Rent$752/mo Income$66,043/yrTopeka KS 178,315 $752/mo $66,043/yr $2,821/mo
- Jefferson County KS$2,883/moPop18,391 Rent$752/mo Income$77,393/yrJefferson County KS 18,391 $752/mo $77,393/yr $2,883/mo
- Osage County KS$2,762/moPop15,780 Rent$752/mo Income$70,216/yrOsage County KS 15,780 $752/mo $70,216/yr $2,762/mo
- Jackson County KS$2,714/moPop13,277 Rent$752/mo Income$72,703/yrJackson County KS 13,277 $752/mo $72,703/yr $2,714/mo
- Wabaunsee County KS$2,750/moPop6,961 Rent$752/mo Income$70,536/yrWabaunsee County KS 6,961 $752/mo $70,536/yr $2,750/mo
Compare counties in the Topeka Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Topeka Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Topeka Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Topeka metro area is approximately $2,814 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 5 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Topeka Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Topeka metro area is $752 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Topeka Metro Area?
Jackson County, KS is the most affordable county in the Topeka metro area at approximately $2,714 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Topeka Metro Area?
Jefferson County, KS is the most expensive county in the Topeka metro area at approximately $2,883 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Topeka Metro Area?
The Topeka metro area covers 5 counties. The five largest by population are Topeka, Jefferson County, Osage County, Jackson County, Wabaunsee County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.