Aurora, Colorado vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 33.7% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $86,156 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Topeka
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Aurora, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower