Martinsville, Virginia vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 35.3% more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,634 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville, VA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Martinsville, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher