Topeka, Kansas
In Topeka, Kansas, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.32 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.75 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,160, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Topeka's cost-of-living index of 82 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.32
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,160
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.00
Combo meal
Electricity
14.29¢
per kWh · ~$129/mo
Car Insurance
$173/mo
$2,080/yr
Median Household Income
$66,043
30.3% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.70 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$6.96 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.26 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.89 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.71 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.15 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.95 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.21 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.78 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.67 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.10 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.16 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.82 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.73 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.14 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.70 | $4.70 | +27.0% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.85 | $6.96 | +19.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.32 | $6.26 | +17.7% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.39 | $1.89 | +36.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.67 | $4.71 | +28.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.80 | $11.15 | +42.9% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.42 | $4.95 | +44.7% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.60 | $4.21 | +16.9% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.13 | $4.78 | +15.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.98 | $2.67 | +34.8% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.59 | $2.10 | +32.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.90 | $7.16 | +46.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.89 | $4.82 | +23.9% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.36 | $5.73 | +31.4% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.64 | $8.14 | +44.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.00
Casual Dining
$17.25
Monthly Spend
$306.94
+3.13% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.52
$8.91
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $6.24
$9.62
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $6.68
$9.98
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.15
$4.37
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Average 1BR: $951/mo · 2BR: $1,369/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
99k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,156
$60k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$66k
household median
Employment by Sector — Topeka
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$63k/yr
~$52k/yr
~$67k/yr
~$71k/yr
~$21k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 20177
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,760/wk · $92k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$412/wk · $21k/yr
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