Lawrence, Kansas vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 98.0% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $160,349 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lawrence, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.0% higher
      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
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  361.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher