New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 8.3% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $45,866 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Lawrence
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to New Orleans, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher