Boulder, Colorado vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 44.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,706 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Boulder, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower