Lafayette, Indiana vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 17.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,690 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Lafayette, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher