What is a pro or con of living in Lawrence, Massachusettscompared to Davenport, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 134% more expensive in Lawrence.

What salary do I need to live in Lawrence, Massachusetts copmared to Davenport, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Davenport, Iowa should increase to $70,064 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.

DAVENPORT vs. LAWRENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Davenport, Iowa vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 40.1% more expensive than Davenport, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,064 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Davenport, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is more expensive than Davenport, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Davenport, Iowa

Davenport, IA vs. Lawrence, MA

Compared to Davenport, Lawrence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.9% higher

Commute

19.3% higher

Health

14.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Davenport, Iowa vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Davenport, IA vs. Lawrence, MA

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