What is a pro or con of living in Lawrence, Kansascompared to Michigan City, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Lawrence.

What salary do I need to live in Lawrence, Kansas copmared to Michigan City, Indiana?

A salary of $35,000 in Michigan City, Indiana should increase to $43,962 in Lawrence, Kansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MICHIGAN CITY vs. LAWRENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Michigan City, Indiana vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 25.6% more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,962 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Michigan City, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Michigan City, Indiana

Michigan City, IN vs. Lawrence, KS

Compared to Michigan City, Lawrence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

124.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.9% higher

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

17.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Michigan City, Indiana vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Michigan City, IN vs. Lawrence, KS

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