Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Massachusetts vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 25.6% cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,182 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Lawrence, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% lower
      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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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