Lawrence, Massachusetts vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 90.9% more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $95,455 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Alameda
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.9% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher