Lawrence, Kansas vs. De Soto, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in De Soto, Kansas is 10.0% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $32,994 in De Soto, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, De Soto, Kansas is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in De Soto
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. De Soto, KS
Compared to Lawrence, De Soto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher