Gainesville, Florida vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 27.2% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $127,222 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lowell
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Gainesville, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher