Lawrence, Kansas vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 118.3% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $176,862 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher