Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 62.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $111,573 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Lawrence
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to San Mateo, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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