Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gloucester, Massachusetts is 13.9% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,943 in Gloucester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gloucester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Gloucester
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Gloucester, MA
Compared to Lowell, Gloucester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower