Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 36.0% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,784 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Lawrence, MA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher