Lawrence, Kansas vs. Dorchester, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dorchester, Nebraska is 17.6% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $41,202 in Dorchester, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dorchester, Nebraska is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Dorchester
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Dorchester, NE
Compared to Lawrence, Dorchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower