Lawrence, Kansas vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Illinois is 20.7% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,292 in Peoria, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peoria, Illinois is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Peoria
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Peoria, IL
Compared to Lawrence, Peoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower