Lawrence Metro Area, KS Cost of Living


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Lawrence cost of living score
93.1
Less expensive
6.9% lower
than the US average
12.0% higher
than the Kansas average
Lawrence Kan Metro Area, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.9% lower than the U.S. average and 12.0% lower than the average for Kansas.

Lawrence Metro Area, KS

Housing costs in Lawrence?
A typical home costs $268,300, which is 20.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.2% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lawrence costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.8% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Lawrence?
To live comfortably in Lawrence Kan Metro Area, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $51,480 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lawrence?
The cost of living in Lawrence, KS Metro Area is 93.1, which is lower than the US average of 100. This makes Lawrence an attractive place to live for those looking to save money and still enjoy all the amenities of city life. With a median house value of $268,300, property costs are also lower than the national average of $338,100, making it easier to purchase a home in Lawrence. The low cost of living and housing prices make Lawrence an ideal place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLawrenceKansasUnited States
  93.183.1100.0
  9993100
  106.0103.9100.0
  83.160.8100.0
  $268,300$194,100$338,100
  104.4%104.4%100.0%
  88.779.3100.0
  119.894.8100.0

   100=National Average

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