Lawrence, Kansas vs. Gardena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardena, California is 64.5% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $131,588 in Gardena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardena, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Gardena
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Gardena, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Gardena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher