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Topeka, Kansas is the capital city and offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs, families, and outdoor enthusiasts. Some key facts: - Topeka means "place to dig potatoes" in the local Native American language. - It supports minority- and women-owned businesses and has been recognized for its arts, volunteers, and quality of life. - There are many parks, trails, lakes, and activities to enjoy, including museums, galleries, and outdoor festivals. - The cost of living is lower than other cities like Dallas, Kansas City, and Omaha, while pay for IT jobs like programmer analyst is competitive.

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TOPEKA, KANSAS WHY SHOULD I MOVE HERE?? HERES WHY -
FUN FACTS The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means Place where we dug potatoes or a good place to dig potatoes Topeka is the Capital City of Kansas and County Seat of Shawnee County. To support entrepreneurs, Topeka contributes 10% of the economic-development money generated by the citys sales tax to minority and women-owned businesses. The U.S. Navy has named 3 of its ships USS Topeka after the city.
AWARDS In 2012, Topeka was named 9th in Gallups list of the top small communities for well-being in the country based on emotional health and work environment. The Topeka MSA was ranked #17 of the Top 25 Best Cities for the Next Decade by percentage of Workforce in the Creative Class. Topeka ranks 7th among 75 mid-size cities for volunteers. Topeka was ranked number five on the list of Top 10 Small Cities when all cities were divided by population.
TONS TO DO Multiple art galleries, the Mulvane Art Museum, the Community Arts Center, First Friday Art & Chocolate Walk, and the annual Aaron Douglass Art Fair. Topeka Cider Days Fall Festival Summer concert series Interactive Childrens Museum The Kansas Museum of History Old Prairie Town Aquatics Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center & Shawnee North Family Aquatic Center Reinisch Rose Garden Yesterdays Motorcycle Museum at Topeka Harley-Davidson
TONS TO DO PART 2 Cedar Crest, Governors Mansion Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site The landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public school unconstitutional Combat Air Museum Heartland Park Racetrack Great Overland Station Holley Museum of Military History Murals, Murals, Murals.. Topeka has murals painted by professional artists EVERYWHERE
OUTDOOR LIFE 20 miles of biking and hiking trails open year-round Over 100 parks and gardens including Gage Park 160 acres of fun including a mini train and carousel The farmers market runs from April thru November Lakes Lake Perry & Lake Shawnee Rees Fruit Farm Prairie Fire Winery Lake Shawnee Golf Course
LIVING IN TOPEKA Average Commute time is 17 minutes Stable job market because 25% of the workforce is employed by the State government Topekas crime rate has decreased by nearly 18% from 2007 The average cost of living is 92.4%, 8 points below the national average GreatSchools.org has rated 4 of Topekas public schools as a 9 out of 10 based on test scores and parent involvement. These scores are based on school comparisons across the state.
WORKING IN TOPEKA Companies in Topeka Frito-Lay Payless Shoes & Stride rite Harley-Davidson Goodyear Security Benefit Del Monte Food Hillss Pet Nutrition PTs Coffee Roasting Co. Polzin and Taylor
HOW DOES TOPEKA COMPARE ON SALARY? According to Glassdoor.com Programmer Analyst $71,161 Programmer Analyst IV $90,276 Programmer Analyst III $86,055
COST OF LIVING COMPARISON - Topeka to Dallas Topeka to St. Louis 7% less on Groceries 10% less on Groceries 13% less on utilities 23% less on Utilities 8% less on Transportation 6% less on Transportation 4% less on HealthCare 6% less on Healthcare Topeka to Kansas City Topeka to Omaha 6% less on Groceries 2% less on Groceries 10% less on Housing 6% less on Utilities 17% less on Utilities 4% less on Transportation 5% less on Transportation 6% less on Healthcare 4% less on Healthcare
If you are a Skilled IT professional and you want to look at Topeka as a viable relocation option contact us at careers@power-it.net. THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO TOPEKA, KS?

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  • 1. TOPEKA, KANSAS WHY SHOULD I MOVE HERE?? HERES WHY -
  • 2. FUN FACTS The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means Place where we dug potatoes or a good place to dig potatoes Topeka is the Capital City of Kansas and County Seat of Shawnee County. To support entrepreneurs, Topeka contributes 10% of the economic-development money generated by the citys sales tax to minority and women-owned businesses. The U.S. Navy has named 3 of its ships USS Topeka after the city.
  • 3. AWARDS In 2012, Topeka was named 9th in Gallups list of the top small communities for well-being in the country based on emotional health and work environment. The Topeka MSA was ranked #17 of the Top 25 Best Cities for the Next Decade by percentage of Workforce in the Creative Class. Topeka ranks 7th among 75 mid-size cities for volunteers. Topeka was ranked number five on the list of Top 10 Small Cities when all cities were divided by population.
  • 4. TONS TO DO Multiple art galleries, the Mulvane Art Museum, the Community Arts Center, First Friday Art & Chocolate Walk, and the annual Aaron Douglass Art Fair. Topeka Cider Days Fall Festival Summer concert series Interactive Childrens Museum The Kansas Museum of History Old Prairie Town Aquatics Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center & Shawnee North Family Aquatic Center Reinisch Rose Garden Yesterdays Motorcycle Museum at Topeka Harley-Davidson
  • 5. TONS TO DO PART 2 Cedar Crest, Governors Mansion Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site The landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public school unconstitutional Combat Air Museum Heartland Park Racetrack Great Overland Station Holley Museum of Military History Murals, Murals, Murals.. Topeka has murals painted by professional artists EVERYWHERE
  • 6. OUTDOOR LIFE 20 miles of biking and hiking trails open year-round Over 100 parks and gardens including Gage Park 160 acres of fun including a mini train and carousel The farmers market runs from April thru November Lakes Lake Perry & Lake Shawnee Rees Fruit Farm Prairie Fire Winery Lake Shawnee Golf Course
  • 7. LIVING IN TOPEKA Average Commute time is 17 minutes Stable job market because 25% of the workforce is employed by the State government Topekas crime rate has decreased by nearly 18% from 2007 The average cost of living is 92.4%, 8 points below the national average GreatSchools.org has rated 4 of Topekas public schools as a 9 out of 10 based on test scores and parent involvement. These scores are based on school comparisons across the state.
  • 8. WORKING IN TOPEKA Companies in Topeka Frito-Lay Payless Shoes & Stride rite Harley-Davidson Goodyear Security Benefit Del Monte Food Hillss Pet Nutrition PTs Coffee Roasting Co. Polzin and Taylor
  • 9. HOW DOES TOPEKA COMPARE ON SALARY? According to Glassdoor.com Programmer Analyst $71,161 Programmer Analyst IV $90,276 Programmer Analyst III $86,055
  • 10. COST OF LIVING COMPARISON - Topeka to Dallas Topeka to St. Louis 7% less on Groceries 10% less on Groceries 13% less on utilities 23% less on Utilities 8% less on Transportation 6% less on Transportation 4% less on HealthCare 6% less on Healthcare Topeka to Kansas City Topeka to Omaha 6% less on Groceries 2% less on Groceries 10% less on Housing 6% less on Utilities 17% less on Utilities 4% less on Transportation 5% less on Transportation 6% less on Healthcare 4% less on Healthcare
  • 11. If you are a Skilled IT professional and you want to look at Topeka as a viable relocation option contact us at careers@power-it.net. THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO TOPEKA, KS?