Palatine, Illinois vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 5.0% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $165,972 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Lowell
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Palatine, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher