Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 30.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $97,585 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Lowell
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Lafayette, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.1% higher