Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 44.6% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $27,707 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Topeka
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Scottsdale, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower