Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 10.2% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $82,624 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Janesville, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher