Topeka, Kansas vs. Alvin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alvin, Texas is 19.2% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $85,797 in Alvin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alvin, Texas is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Alvin
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Alvin, TX
Compared to Topeka, Alvin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower