Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 23.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $61,559 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Birmingham, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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