Lawrence, Kansas vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 145.7% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $152,339 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
465% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.7% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  423.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher