Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 19.8% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $24,052 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Lowell, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower