Olathe, Kansas vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 9.6% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $72,318 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Olathe, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower