Lawrence, Kansas vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 123.1% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $126,170 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Newton
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Lawrence, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.1% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher

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