Cost of Living Calculator - Waconia, Minnesota vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 15.7% cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $63,201 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Waconia, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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