Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 34.0% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,987 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Boston
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lowell, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  34.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
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  Personal
  3.6% higher
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