Lowell, Massachusetts vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 12.3% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,843 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Lowell, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower