Lowell, Massachusetts vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 47.2% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $132,524 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in New York
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Lowell, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  84.4% higher
  Health
  44.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower