Lawrence, Kansas vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 133.2% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $186,524 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lawrence, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.2% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher