Lawrence, KS — Cost of Living
2024 data · BEA Regional Price Parities · U.S. Census ACS
90.2
Overall Index
100 = U.S. avg
$320,000
Median Home Price
Purchase
$1,475
Median Rent
Per month
$67,000
Median Income
Household
5.2%
Unemployment
Rate
98,004
Population
Residents
Category Cost Indices
🏠
71.6
Housing
🛒
94
Groceries
🚗
98.5
Transport
🏥
89.1
Healthcare
⚡
89.3
Utilities
100 = U.S. national average
Top Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnologyRetailManufacturing
Compare Lawrence Against Other Cities
Lawrence vs Overland Park, KS
Overland Park index: 92.5
+2.5%
Lawrence vs Topeka, KS
Topeka index: 88.8
-1.6%
Lawrence vs Wichita, KS
Wichita index: 88.9
-1.4%
Lawrence vs Albany, NY
Albany index: 99.6
+10.4%
Lawrence vs Roanoke, VA
Roanoke index: 93.6
+3.8%
Lawrence vs Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa index: 87.7
-2.8%
Lawrence vs Yuma, AZ
Yuma index: 92.7
+2.8%
Lawrence vs Reading, PA
Reading index: 97.1
+7.6%
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