College Station, Texas vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 29.4% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,814 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lowell
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to College Station, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.5% higher