Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 8.2% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,895 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Worcester
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Lowell, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower