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


The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 30.0% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $69,982 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Topeka
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs Topeka, KS
Compared to Tempe, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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