Lawrence, Kansas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 80.0% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $127,830 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lawrence, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  238.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher