What is a pro or con of living in Lowell, Massachusettscompared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in Lowell.

What salary do I need to live in Lowell, Massachusetts copmared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Jacksonville, North Carolina should increase to $69,059 in Lowell, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JACKSONVILLE vs. LOWELL
Cost of Living Comparison

Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 38.1% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,059 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Lowell
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Jacksonville, NC vs. Lowell, MA

Compared to Jacksonville, Lowell is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% higher

Commute

35.6% higher

Health

26.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

20.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jacksonville, NC vs. Lowell, MA

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