2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Lawrence, KS vs Clemmons, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
Is it cheaper to live in Clemmons or is it cheaper to live in Lawrence?
- Clemmons is 9.4% less expensive than Lawrence.

Which city has more affordable housing, Clemmons or Lawrence?
- Clemmons housing costs are 15.2% more expensive than Lawrence housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lawrence or is Health Care more affordable in Clemmons.
- Health related expenses are 9.0% less in Clemmons.
 Lawrence, KSClemmons, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.3100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.4100
 Housing83.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$340,900$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock77.5100
 Miscellaneous120.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
DID YOU KNOW?

In order to keep your same standard of living your salary can vary greatly - whether you buy or rent, require child care, or want to include taxes. This is why we are now offering a Premium Salary & Cost of Living Calculator.

Our Premium Calculator Includes:
- Compare Cities cost of living across 9 different categories
- Personal salary calculations can optionally include Home ownership or rental, Child care, and Taxes (with details on state and local sales, income, property and automobile taxes)
- Includes the cost of Child Care for toddlers or infants, at a day care center or home care
- Grocery prices, detailed for 29 staple items in six categories
- Difference in cost of Utilities, including electric, gas and fuel oil
- Health Care Premiums and hospital expenses for major surgeries
- Taxes, Fees and Expenses you should know about, such as local car insurance rates, automobile taxes and registration, commuting costs.
- and 100s of other items you should consider before you relocate

Upgrade to Premium | See Example

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

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lawrence

Reviews for Clemmons    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Interested in relocating to the Clemmons/Winston Salem area from Virginia. Any advice? My husband and I are empty-nesters, and we are looking for a small town feel but  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

We are considering a move to the Clemmons area and wanted to know how accepting the community is of newcomers. We are looking for a small town where people look out for  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

We too are considering a move to Clemmons and would love to hear from residents, their thoughts about the city and raising a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Clemmons


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.