Menlo Park, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 73.8% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $23,622 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Menlo Park, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.8% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower