Lowell, Massachusetts vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 11.3% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,367 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Lowell, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower