Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 15.7% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,378 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Albany
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Lowell, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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