Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 12.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,077 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake_Charles, LA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Lake_Charles, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher