Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 20.7% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,470 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lowell
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Jersey City, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher