Lawrence, Massachusetts vs. Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainsboro, New Jersey is 25.7% more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,864 in Plainsboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainsboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Plainsboro
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA vs. Plainsboro, NJ
Compared to Lawrence, Plainsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher