Sioux City, Iowa vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 24.6% more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $37,380 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Sioux City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City, IA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Sioux City, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher