Topeka, Kansas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 172.8% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $954,949 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
597% more expensive in San Jose
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Topeka, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  172.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  800.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  104.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
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  Personal
  4.5% higher
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