Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 60.5% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $19,746 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Wellesley, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower