| | Clayton, MO | Lawrence, KS | United States |
| Overall | 93.1 | 93.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.5 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Health | 95.7 | 105.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 262.9 | 83.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $698,800 | $273,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,580.0% | 10,460.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.0 | 86.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.1 | 120.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Clayton 
3 Reviews
St Louis summers are hot and humid...Fall and spring are not very friendly to people with allergies..
Winter is More
The weather in St Louis can be hot and humid in the summer.
Cold in the More
St. Louis in general has an extremely affordable cost of living. Housing is under the nat'l average, as is gasoline. Food, restaurants and entertainment is all More
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Reviews for Lawrence 19 Reviews
I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college More
Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun More
While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be More
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