Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 45.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $100,388 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Lowell
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Des Moines, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
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  45.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
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  Personal
  38.1% higher
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