Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 11.8% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,284 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Dallas
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Lowell, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower