Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Kansas vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 19.5% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $120,709 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in South Bend
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Lawrence, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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