Sheldon, Iowa vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 20.3% more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,129 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sheldon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Sheldon, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower