Lawrence, Massachusetts vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 6.3% cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $117,159 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Olathe
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Lawrence, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher