Topeka, Kansas vs. Orange Beach, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange Beach, Alabama is 39.2% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $97,449 in Orange Beach, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange Beach, Alabama is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Orange Beach
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Orange Beach, AL
Compared to Topeka, Orange Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower