Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Auburn, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Washington is 15.8% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,856 in Auburn, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Washington is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Auburn
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Auburn, WA
Compared to Lowell, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% lower
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower