Lawrence, Kansas vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 24.5% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $62,232 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Prior Lake
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Lawrence, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher