Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Kansas vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 168.9% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $180,152 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Lawrence, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.9% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  567.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher

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