Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 60.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $35,199 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Berkeley, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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