Caribou, Maine vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 23.4% more expensive than Caribou, Maine.

You would need a salary of $61,722 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Caribou, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Caribou, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Caribou, Maine
Caribou, ME vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Caribou, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher