Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 5.1% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,542 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Lowell, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower