What is a pro or con of living in Lowell, Massachusettscompared to Plaistow, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 12% cheaper in Lowell.

What salary do I need to live in Lowell, Massachusetts copmared to Plaistow, New Hampshire?

A salary of $75,000 in Plaistow, New Hampshire could decrease to $74,158 in Lowell, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLAISTOW vs. LOWELL
Cost of Living Comparison

Plaistow, New Hampshire vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 1.1% cheaper than Plaistow, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $74,158 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plaistow, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Plaistow, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lowell
than in Plaistow, New Hampshire

Plaistow, NH vs. Lowell, MA

Compared to Plaistow, Lowell is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

4.9% lower

Health

5.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Plaistow, New Hampshire vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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