Petoskey, Michigan vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 0.5% cheaper than Petoskey, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,733 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Petoskey, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Petoskey, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey, MI vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Petoskey, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower