Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 17.1% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,862 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Lowell, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% higher
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.2% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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