Decatur, Illinois vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 36.1% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,029 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Decatur, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  238.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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