Cost of Living Calculator - Decorah, Iowa vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 35.2% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,387 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Lowell
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Decorah, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher

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