Lawrence, Kansas vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 80.6% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $122,794 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Queens
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Lawrence, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.6% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  116.9% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher