| | Lawrence, MA | El Cajon, CA | United States |
| Overall | 131.5 | 154.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.5 | 107.9 | 100 |
| Health | 88.6 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 128.1 | 234.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $388,200 | $727,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,340.0% | 11,060.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 95.2 | 124.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 144.6 | 153.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lawrence 
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Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation More
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Stay out of East El Cajon. The people that live there don't like More
Housing less expensive then San Diego, wages the same. A total package of people from different backgrounds (ethnic) which is More
El Cajon and La Mesa are about a dozen miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Fletcher Hills, in particular, is a community within El Cajon on the boarder of La Mesa/Mt. More
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