Lawrence, Kansas vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 15.0% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $77,330 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Champaign
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Lawrence, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower