Lawrence, Kansas vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 20.8% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $120,815 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Tempe
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Lawrence, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower