Dover, New Hampshire vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 3.3% more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $51,643 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Dover, New Hampshire
Dover, NH vs. Lawrence, MA
Compared to Dover, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher