Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 31.5% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $98,646 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Washington
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Lowell, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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