Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 19.7% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,832 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Lawrence, MA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher