Mercer Island, Washington vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 67.0% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,858 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Mercer Island, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.0% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.4% higher
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower