Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 5.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $124,973 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Lafayette, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher