Cost of Living Calculator - Surprise, Arizona vs Topeka, Kansas


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 26.8% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $80,558 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Topeka
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Surprise, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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