Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 62.5% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $37,524 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Topeka
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Alameda, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% lower
      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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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