Los Angeles, California vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 55.3% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $31,305 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Topeka
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Los Angeles, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  55.3% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower