Topeka, Kansas vs. Highland Lake, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Lake, Alabama is 24.4% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $93,274 in Highland Lake, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Lake, Alabama is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Highland Lake
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Highland Lake, AL
Compared to Topeka, Highland Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower