Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs South Gate, California


The cost of living in South Gate, California is 78.8% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $89,404 in South Gate, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Gate, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in South Gate
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs South Gate, CA
Compared to Topeka, South Gate is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  120.2% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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