Maplewood, Minnesota vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 8.4% cheaper than Maplewood, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,776 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Maplewood, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Maplewood, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood, MN vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Maplewood, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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