Brockton, Massachusetts vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 5.0% cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,510 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Lowell
than in Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton, MA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Brockton, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher