Topeka, Kansas vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 62.2% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $178,401 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Denver
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Topeka, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher