Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Pittsfield, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Maine is 32.8% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,437 in Pittsfield, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Maine is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Pittsfield, ME
Compared to Lowell, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% lower