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


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 41.2% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $44,072 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Topeka
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Riverside, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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