Dover, Delaware vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 22.7% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $141,131 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Lowell
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Dover, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher