Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Lawrence, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 6.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,915 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Lawrence, MA
Compared to Tacoma, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.3% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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