Allen, Texas vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 13.9% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,068 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Allen, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher