Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 32.1% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $98,397 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Urbana
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Lowell, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower