Carlsbad, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 52.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $83,003 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Carlsbad, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower