Lawrence, KS Cost of Living


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Lawrence cost of living score
93
Less expensive
7.0% lower
than the US average
11.9% higher
than the Kansas average
Lawrence, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.0% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% lower than the average for Kansas.

Lawrence, KS

Housing costs in Lawrence?
A typical home costs $273,700, which is 19.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.0% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lawrence costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.9% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Lawrence?
To live comfortably in Lawrence, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lawrence?
Lawrence delivers up one of Kansas' more appealing options for affordable living placed somewhere within its Douglas County consisting of median property values standing firmly around $175K and rent often comes in a bit closer to $800 respectively - both considerably lower compared to some other nearby towns like Eudora or Baldwin City which are positioned much further eastward. Groceries equally remain mostly on par with United States averages thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax amounts out constantly at 9%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLawrenceKansasUnited States
  93.083.1100.0
  98.893100
  105.9103.9100.0
  83.860.8100.0
  $273,700$194,100$338,100
  104.6%104.4%100.0%
  86.979.3100.0
  120.494.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Lawrence
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Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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