| | Great Bend, KS | Lawrence, KS | United States |
| Overall | 70.0 | 93.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.4 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Health | 103.2 | 105.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 30.6 | 83.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $99,000 | $273,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,980.0% | 10,460.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.5 | 86.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.5 | 120.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Great Bend 
4 Reviews
I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low More
I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost More
Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can 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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