Topeka, Kansas vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 115.5% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $144,373 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
434% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Topeka, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.5% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  564.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher