Hayward, California vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 53.2% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $35,137 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Topeka
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Hayward, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower