Lawrence, Kansas vs. Prairie Village, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prairie Village, Kansas is 16.5% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $58,262 in Prairie Village, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prairie Village, Kansas is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Prairie Village
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Prairie Village, KS
Compared to Lawrence, Prairie Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher