Lawrence, Kansas vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 43.9% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $107,913 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Lawrence, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% lower
  Commute
  71.1% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher