Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 27.7% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,157 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Lowell, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% lower
      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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower