Aurora, Illinois vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 4.6% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $4,707 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Aurora, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower