Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs Burlington, Iowa


The cost of living in Burlington, Iowa is 40.0% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,000 in Burlington, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Iowa is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Burlington
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Burlington, IA
Compared to Lowell, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% lower

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