What is a pro or con of living in Salt Lake City, Utahcompared to Lawrence, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Salt Lake City.

What salary do I need to live in Salt Lake City, Utah copmared to Lawrence, Kansas?

A salary of $58,000 in Lawrence, Kansas should increase to $75,923 in Salt Lake City, Utah (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAWRENCE vs. SALT LAKE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lawrence, Kansas vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 30.9% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $75,923 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence, KS vs. Salt Lake City, UT

Compared to Lawrence, Salt Lake City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

85.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

7.5% higher

Health

4.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Lawrence, Kansas vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lawrence, KS vs. Salt Lake City, UT

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