Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 80.2% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $9,879 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Los Altos, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.2% lower
      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
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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