Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Kansas vs Elmhurst, Illinois


The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 33.6% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $100,216 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Lawrence, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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