Palm Desert, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 24.5% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $25,658 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Palm Desert, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower