Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Richardson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 2.4% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,288 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richardson, Texas is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Richardson
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Richardson, TX
Compared to Lowell, Richardson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower