Topeka, Kansas vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 79.2% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $89,594 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Topeka, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  115.6% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher