Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 26.1% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $151 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Lowell
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Albuquerque, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% higher