Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Troy, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, New York is 19.3% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,349 in Troy, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, New York is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Troy
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Troy, NY
Compared to Lowell, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower