Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 16.2% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $168,504 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Owensboro, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher