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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 87.7% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $140,748 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Monterey
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.7% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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