Phoenix, Arizona vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 27.5% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,247 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Topeka
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Phoenix, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher