Lawrence, KS
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$65,677
across all roles
Cost Index
87
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,296/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Lawrence?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.77× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 87 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,741/mo, Lawrence is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
87
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,296
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,741
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$57,658
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.77×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Lawrence
By gross annual salary
- $206,554
- $205,501
- $204,067
- $200,431
- $198,210
- $198,199
- $196,188
- $193,314
- $185,978
- $183,703
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,311/mo
- $10,247/mo
- $10,160/mo
- $9,939/mo
- $9,804/mo
- $9,803/mo
- $9,681/mo
- $9,506/mo
- $9,060/mo
- $8,921/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Lawrence
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.