Lawrence, Kansas vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 80.9% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $144,721 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in New York
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. New York, NY
Compared to Lawrence, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.9% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.9% higher
  Commute
  108.4% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher