Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 34.5% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,244 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Ottumwa, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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