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LOWELL vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
6.2%
cheaper
than Lowell, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$78,791
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lowell, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
20.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.9% lower
Commute
41.0% higher
Health
0.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.9% lower
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