Munster, Indiana vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 14.6% more expensive than Munster, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $165,045 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Munster, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Munster, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Lowell
than in Munster, Indiana
Munster, IN vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Munster, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher