Lawrence, Kansas vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 1.5% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $19,700 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Arkansas is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to Lawrence, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower