Boulder, Colorado vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 53.0% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $5,407 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Topeka
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Boulder, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower