Memphis, Tennessee vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 47.7% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $118,194 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Lowell
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Memphis, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% higher
      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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.4% higher

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