Lawrence, Kansas vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 79.8% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $35,966 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Boulder
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Lawrence, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.8% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher