Lawrence, Kansas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 72.1% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $82,609 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lawrence, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher