Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 4.5% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,659 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Lowell, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower