Selma, Alabama vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 53.4% more expensive than Selma, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,709 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is more expensive than Selma, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL vs. Lawrence, MA
Compared to Selma, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher

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