Charles City, Iowa vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 32.0% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,006 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Charles City, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% higher
      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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher