Boston, Massachusetts vs. Leawood, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leawood, Kansas is 14.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $85,823 in Leawood, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leawood, Kansas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Leawood
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Leawood, KS
Compared to Boston, Leawood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower