Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 32.4% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $92,659 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Lowell
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Chattanooga, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.6% higher