Albany, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 56.4% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $30,529 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Albany, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower