Buford, Georgia vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 9.9% more expensive than Buford, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $54,942 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Buford, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Buford, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
100% more expensive in Lowell
than in Buford, Georgia
Buford, GA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Buford, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher