Oregon City, Oregon vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 13.6% cheaper than Oregon City, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,208 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oregon City, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Oregon City, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lowell
than in Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City, OR vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Oregon City, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.6% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher