Nashua, New Hampshire vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 2.6% more expensive than Nashua, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $73,871 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Nashua, New Hampshire
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Lowell
than in Nashua, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Nashua, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher