Asheville, North Carolina vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 8.3% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,579 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
80% more expensive in Lowell
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Asheville, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher