Lawrence, Kansas vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 25.2% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $125,215 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Lawrence, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher