Penfield, New York vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 16.6% more expensive than Penfield, New York.

You would need a salary of $85,117 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Penfield, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Penfield, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Lowell
than in Penfield, New York
Penfield, NY vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Penfield, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher