Santa Clara, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 60.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $67,393 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Santa Clara, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower