Oceanside, California vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 24.7% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $37,645 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Lawrence, MA
Compared to Oceanside, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher