Fresno, California vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 23.7% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $27,462 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Topeka
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Fresno, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher