Cost of Living Calculator - Norfolk, Virginia vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 24.7% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,546 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lowell
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Norfolk, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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