Silver City, New Mexico vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 19.8% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $89,846 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Silver City, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher