Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Hillsboro, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon is 5.8% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,162 in Hillsboro, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsboro, Oregon is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Hillsboro
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Hillsboro, OR
Compared to Lowell, Hillsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower