Dallas, Texas vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 13.4% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,757 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Lowell
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Dallas, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher