Missoula, Montana vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 16.9% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $41,570 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Missoula, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher