Arlington, Virginia vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 42.3% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,045 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Arlington, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower