Lawrence, Kansas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 4.8% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $38,069 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Detroit
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Lawrence, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% lower
      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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  105.2% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower