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


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 23.0% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,216 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Rockford, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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