Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Montgomery, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, New York is 3.2% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,553 in Montgomery, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, New York is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Montgomery, NY
Compared to Lowell, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  47.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower