Renton, Washington vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 35.5% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,227 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Renton, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.3% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower