South San Francisco, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 57.1% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $32,168 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Lawrence
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to South San Francisco, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower