Ballston Spa, New York vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 7.2% more expensive than Ballston Spa, New York.

You would need a salary of $192,982 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballston Spa, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ballston Spa, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Ballston Spa, New York
Ballston Spa, NY vs. Lawrence, MA
Compared to Ballston Spa, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher