Lawrence, Kansas vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 28.0% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $32,001 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Lawrence, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher