Atlanta, Georgia vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 4.7% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $52,331 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Lowell
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Atlanta, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher