Grinnell, Iowa vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 44.6% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,428 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Lowell
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Grinnell, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher