Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 1.5% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $50,763 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
61% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Fayetteville, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher