Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 9.4% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $172,079 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Tampa
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Lowell, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower