Thornton, Colorado vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 6.8% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,583 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Lowell
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Thornton, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher