Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 1.0% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,286 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Lowell
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Arlington Heights, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher