Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Massachusetts vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 31.2% cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,409 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Lawrence, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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