Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 32.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $102,044 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Lowell
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Columbus, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.6% higher

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