Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 29.4% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,689 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lowell
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Bettendorf, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.7% higher