Alexandria, Minnesota vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 16.4% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,177 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Alexandria, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower