Lawrence, Kansas vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 161.8% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $235,622 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
352% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lawrence, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.8% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  552.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  82.0% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher