Walnut Creek, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 52.9% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $84,813 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Walnut Creek, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower