Monrovia, California vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $23,383 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Topeka
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Monrovia, 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  53.6% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower