Arvada, Colorado vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 40.2% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,722 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Topeka
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Arvada, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower