Lawrence, Kansas vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 12.7% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $80,352 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Hammond
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Lawrence, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher