Cost of Living Calculator - Topeka, Kansas vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 158.2% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $193,687 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
648% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs Santa_Cruz, CA
Compared to Topeka, Santa_Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.2% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  716.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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