What is a pro or con of living in Lawrence, Massachusettscompared to New Brunswick, New Jersey?

Transportation is 28% cheaper in Lawrence.

What salary do I need to live in Lawrence, Massachusetts copmared to New Brunswick, New Jersey?

A salary of $95,000 in New Brunswick, New Jersey could decrease to $91,028 in Lawrence, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW BRUNSWICK vs. LAWRENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 4.2% cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $91,028 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
28% cheaper in Lawrence
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey

New Brunswick, NJ vs. Lawrence, MA

Compared to New Brunswick, Lawrence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

28.7% lower

Health

10.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Brunswick, NJ vs. Lawrence, MA

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