Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Massachusetts vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 293.5% more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $590,182 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
700% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  293.5% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  962.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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