Lawrence, Kansas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 23.3% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $123,283 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Modesto
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher