Topeka, Kansas vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 37.1% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $102,792 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Topeka, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher