North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 11.0% more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $68,790 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in North Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Lawrence
than in North Kansas City, Missouri
North Kansas City, MO vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to North Kansas City, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower