Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Herndon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 26.7% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $88,707 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Herndon
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Herndon, VA
Compared to Lowell, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower