Topeka, Kansas vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 69.8% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $84,898 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Topeka, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher