Poway, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 46.7% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $26,644 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Poway, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower