Tucson, Arizona vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 17.7% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $49,404 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Topeka
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Tucson, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower