West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Lawrence, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 1.9% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,296 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Lawrence
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Lawrence, MA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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