Boston, Massachusetts vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 39.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $121,512 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Boston, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower