Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 39.8% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,087 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Akron
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Lowell, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% lower