Thousand Oaks, California vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 52.6% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $23,678 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Topeka
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower