Topeka, Kansas vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 124.0% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $201,586 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
382% more expensive in Oakland
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Topeka, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.0% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  556.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  70.2% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher