Iowa City, Iowa vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 6.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,954 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Iowa City, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower