San Jose, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 56.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $60,688 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Lawrence
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to San Jose, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower