2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Lawrence, KS vs Charlevoix, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Charlevoix or is it cheaper to live in Lawrence?
- Charlevoix is 6.9% less expensive than Lawrence.

Which city has more affordable housing, Charlevoix or Lawrence?
- Charlevoix housing costs are 2.0% more expensive than Lawrence housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lawrence or is Health Care more affordable in Charlevoix.
- Health related expenses are 20.6% less in Charlevoix.
 Lawrence, KSCharlevoix, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock86.6100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.1100
 Housing83.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$336,700$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock86.6100
 Miscellaneous120.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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Reviews for Charlevoix    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

not a good place to move to. there aren't any jobs, cost of living is very high. this area only caters to tourists 3 months a year. nothing of any interest to do here.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Charlevoix is a great place for families and has a low crime rate.   More

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