Huntsville, Alabama vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 26.2% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,120 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Lowell
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Huntsville, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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)
  87.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher