Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 20.7% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $59,476 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Lowell, Albuquerque 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower