| | Lawrence, KS | Anthem, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 93.0 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.8 | 100.2 | 100 |
| Health | 105.9 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 83.8 | 160.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $273,700 | $526,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,460.0% | 10,370.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.9 | 121.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 120.4 | 105.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Anthem 
1 Reviews
We lived in Phoenix for 20 years and now have been in Anthem for a year.
It’s less crowded with a more hometown feel.
More rain gives a respite from desert heat and More
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