Cost of Living Calculator - Forest City, Iowa vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 22.3% more expensive than Forest City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,732 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Forest City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, IA vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Forest City, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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