Kettering, Ohio vs. Lowell, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, North Carolina is 3.4% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $51,722 in Lowell, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, North Carolina is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Lowell
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Lowell, NC
Compared to Kettering, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower