Bloomington, Indiana vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 5.4% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,235 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Bloomington, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher