Here's what it costs to live in Lawrence, Kansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, while the typical home is valued around $269,500. Households earn a median of $62,838 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$62,838
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,054
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$269,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$895
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,006
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,182
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,644
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
5.70%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.50%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
95,459
Latest estimate
Median Age
29.2 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Lawrence?
The cost of living index for Lawrence is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Lawrence?
The median gross rent in Lawrence is $1,054 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Lawrence?
The median household income in Lawrence is $62,838 per year.
What is the median home value in Lawrence?
The median home value in Lawrence is $269,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Lawrence?
Air quality data for Lawrence is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Lawrence?
Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.70% and a statewide sales tax of 6.50% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology