Paterson, New Jersey vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 2.6% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,682 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Lowell
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Paterson, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher