Topeka, Kansas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 123.6% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $100,622 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
437% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Topeka, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  518.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  123.7% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  4.2% higher
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