Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 66.6% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $25,072 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Mountain View, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.6% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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