Lawrence, Kansas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 5.7% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $38,668 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Lawrence, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher