Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 44.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,548 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Seattle, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.0% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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