Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 45.3% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $113,483 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Chico
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Chico, CA
Compared to Topeka, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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