San Francisco, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 61.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $38,197 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lawrence
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to San Francisco, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  16.7% lower
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