Port Townsend, Washington vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 14.9% cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,557 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Port Townsend, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.2% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower