Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 21.0% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,476 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Lowell, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% lower

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