Lawrence, Kansas vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 3.1% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $38,755 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Ames
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Lawrence, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower