Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 5.5% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $118,187 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Lowell
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Hillsboro, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% lower
      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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher