Lawrence, Kansas vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 130.7% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $151,677 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lawrence, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  374.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
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  Personal
  4.4% higher
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