Topeka, Kansas vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 73.1% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $129,822 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Compton
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Topeka, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  117.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher