Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 46.7% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $73,333 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Lawrence, MA
Compared to Fort Smith, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher